Facilitating children’s right to play – fully funded training for practitioners working in the out of school sector

Posted on 6 November 2025 in News and updates

The aim of the course is to explore in detail the key theories and legislation which underpin the importance of, and need for providing the opportunity and space for children’s play including play cues, play principles and types of play to help you to support the children in your settings, whilst considering the impact of the playworker on their play and the play space.

Date and place:

  • Wednesday 3rd December 2025 (9.30am – 2.30pm) at Newcourt Community Centre, Exeter

Fully funded.

Who can attend?

This training is for practitioners working in the out of school sector (breakfast club, after school club, holiday club, wraparound provision and HAF provision).

How to book:

To book, visit the Devon Education Services Shop: Early Years and Childcare: Facilitating children’s right to play | DES

You will need a Shop account in order to book. Email: eywd@devon.gov.uk if you need any help to book.