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Playwork

Does play always have to be fun?

By adam | 04/05/2022

This question was asked to me and it gave me food for thought, is play always fun? When we think…

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16 Play Types: What is Communication Play? 

By adam | 03/05/2022

Communication Play is one of the 16 play types considered essential for child development. It was first defined by well-known…

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How does Forest School Promote Self-Esteem and Emotional Intelligence?

By Tom | 04/03/2022

At Smartkidz, we use parts of the Forest School approach to inform our practice, especially when it comes to our…

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What is the Play Cycle?

By Tom | 29/01/2022

The Play Cycle is a theoretical model of play. Made up of different stages, it is a valuable tool to…

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16 Play Types: What is Deep Play?

By adam | 18/01/2022

Deep Play is one of the 16 play types considered to be essential for child development. It was first defined…

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What is a Play Leader at Smartkidz Play and Learn?

By Tom | 13/12/2019

Working with children is well known as one of the most rewarding, challenging and multi-faceted jobs there is. Whether you…

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PARS 4 Parents- The World of Playwork Practice

By Tom | 15/07/2019

On Monday 8th July 2019 Dr Shelly Newstead, the founder of PARS Playwork, Common Threads and the International Journal of…

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Play Opportunities you can Provide at Home

By Tom | 12/07/2019

At Smartkidz Play and Learn, our staff are trained in PARS Playwork practice. Their role is to protect and facilitate…

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Playwork and Pars: My Training

By Tom | 07/06/2019

Tom Nethercott here, Deputy Playleader at Girton talking about my recent experience of the PARS course and how it has…

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How Does a Playworker Advocate for Play?

By Tom | 16/05/2019

The number of 5 -19 year olds being diagnosed with one or more mental health condition was recorded as 1…

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  • Does play always have to be fun?
  • 16 Play Types: What is Communication Play? 
  • How does Forest School Promote Self-Esteem and Emotional Intelligence?
  • What is the Play Cycle?
  • 16 Play Types: What is Deep Play?

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