Play is our Work, so why not learn from the best!

We are an accredited SQA Centre that specialise in creating and delivering engaging, participative and inspiring play training.

We have been training the play sector since 2007.  All our training staff are part of our award winning team, who were recent winners at the Scottish Social Services Awards for ‘Excellence in Children’s Services’.  We love to share our knowledge and expertise with the wider sector.

Training Programme

For more information and to browse our exciting courses click here.

Funding

Our courses can be funded by an Individual Training Account, from Skills Development Scotland.  They will pay up to £200 towards the cost of the training, if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Qualifications

We deliver the Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ, at SCQF Level 7, that is required for Practitioners’ SSSC registration.

We also run the Forest Kindergarten course at SCQF Level 7.

Continuous Professional Learning

CPL training is available to individuals or groups within their own work setting.  We offer Child Protection; First Aid at Work qualification; Food Hygiene certification; outdoor play ideas; playing and cooking with fire; knots, knives and axes; den building; and risk-benefit, to name a few.  Training packages can be put together to meet your setting’s requirements.

Bespoke Packages

We can design a programme to suit your team or setting’s needs, at a location near you. Just get in touch to discuss what would inspire you.

Play Works – A Scottish Conference on Play

Established in 2013, the aim of this annual event is to inspire everyone who works where children play.  It includes speaker presentations and a range of theory and practical workshops. It is more of an immersive play event than a traditional conference and has to be experienced to be believed!

We’re all really friendly so if you have a question just ask!

Give us a call on 01506 857158. Email: training@playworks.org.uk