The purpose of this website
This site has been developed in order to provide a comprehensive, online resource depository for candidates interested in obtaining a Level 3 Award in Playwork for Early Years and Childcare Workers.
Here you will find materials covering all the information required to become eligible for this award.
Rather than attending regular classes, we recognize that you already have a large amount of knowledge in this field, therefore the website has been designed in a way which encourages you browse all the required resources and materials, yet choose only to complete the areas in which you believe you are not yet competent in or need to review.
If you feel you are already fully competent in this Playwork, please feel free to complete the assessment without reviewing the resources.
What is the Level 3 Award in Playwork for Early Years and Childcare Workers?
This qualification is one of two 'transitional' qualifications which have been developed in order to support workers to move from one sector to another. This qualification meets the needs of candidates who work or want to work in settings whose main purpose is Playwork and who already hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development.
This qualification covers the following modules:
• The theory and practice of children and young people's play
• Aspects of Playwork practice
Who is eligible for this qualification?
Candidates must hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development or Early years, such as the Level 3 NVQ in Childrens's Care, Learning and Development.
Candidates must also have access to a setting whose main purpose is Playwork. Learners must observe practice in a Playwork setting either as an employee, or a volunteer or by visiting.
This qualification is not approved for use by candidates under the age of 16. Restrictions apply to candidates under the age of 18 working unsupervised with children
About the assessment
For this qualification, candidates will be required to complete the ONE assignment for each of the two mandatory units.
The assessments cover the practical activities for all outcomes and will also sample underpinning knowledge to verify the coverage of the units.
These assignments can be downloaded from the 'Assessment' tab. Here you will also find further instructions for how to complete