3 Day Child-Directed Play and Reflective Listening Course

The Play Team provides a 3 day training in Child-centred play and Reflective Listening. The course is accredited by the Open College Network and is open to all professionals who work with children.  Students are required to submit a reflective practice journal within 4 weeks of completion of training in order to receive certification.

Anyone who works with children and families will benefit from this child-centred approach to helping children play. It is especially helpful in enabling children to communicate if they are suffering from trauma or stress and will help them to work through issues that may be affecting them.
Social workers and family support workers will find it a useful tool when making assessments (see ‘Child-centred Communication’ in Luckock et al, 2006.)

Teachers and Support Staff will be able to use self-directed play in supporting children with behavioural difficulties within the classroom.

Contact:  ukplayteam@gmail.com

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

* The theory underpinning child-centred play and reflective listening
* How to use a reflective learning journal
* Skills of reflective listening
* The qualities of being a practitioner
* The key theories and debates around Emotional Literacy and Child Development
* Issues and legislation for Safeguarding Children
* Benefits of using art media in practice: sand tray and miniature world, puppets, music, drama and dance, story telling and creative art media

THIS COURSE IS LARGELY PRACTICAL AND CAN BE AN EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER

Please note that you will not be watching Powerpoint presentations or sitting behind a desk – you will be playing!

Participants will be given opportunities to practise:

* Reflective listening & descriptive feedback
* Self– directed free play
* Sand play
* Authentic movement
* Drawing
* Writing a journal that reflects your learning on the course

• Using clay, paint & collage materials for self expression

For more information contact Judith Woodworth 01243 531300 or email ukplayteam@gmail.com or use the contact form below: