Transition to Playwork, Introduction session - Level 3 award
Target audience
All Wraparound providers and practitioners who already hold a current level 3 qualification. Must already have a level 3 qualification, this does not have to be in childcare.
About this course
This introductory session will provide individuals with more detail about the content of the Level 3 award in Playwork.
Basic information
Learners who wish to study this qualification must be at least 18 years old and must have 2 years of childcare/education experience as well as one of the following:
• a full level 3 competency-based qualification in education or childcare or a historical qualification with education or childcare that would encompass early years, childcare, supporting teaching and learning, youthwork, Forest Schools
• an alternative regulated full level 3 competency-based qualification that recognises the ability of learners to work with children in the absence of their parents/caregivers (for example, residential childcare/social care with children/sports)
The Playwork award is a 36-hour course that is delivered through a mix of teaching methods including instructor led sessions, self-study, assignments and homework. As a learner you will be expected to attend 5 interactive sessions online via teams.
This one-hour introduction course will give you all the information you need to know about the transition to Playwork level 3 award.
It will include an introduction to the programme and the resources, an overview of the sessions, completion guidance and policies and procedures.
The full course units covered are:
Unit 1: A playworkers understanding of Playwork
Unit 2: Playwork in practice
Unit 3: Playwork in the wider context
To find out more about this award register for the introductory session
This course will be FREE at point of delivery but failure to complete may result in settings being charged per learner.
Date, time and venue
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 14/04/2026 | 19.00 - 20.00 | Online |
Course tutor
Stacy Mann (Early years company, EYC)
Cost
- The Level 3 Playwork course will be FREE at point of delivery but failure to complete may result in settings being charged per learner.
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Further course information
The aim of this qualification is to provide learners, who have experience and who are qualified at level 3 in working with children, with an understanding of the playwork principles and theories that underpin playwork practice. The qualification also aims to cover how applying the playwork principles and theories provides a framework that enables and supports children’s play, and their overall development. It also offers an opportunity for reflection on the learner’s own practice and supports progression to competence-based playwork qualifications.
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