BAND Senior Playworker Course
(Level 3)

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This course is aimed at Senior/Deputy or experienced Playworkers currently working with children aged 5-15 years. The course aims to develop their skills and knowedge of working effectively and supportively in a play setting at a senior worker level.

Participants should have completed a Level 2 Playwork Course, have at least 2 years experience and currently be working within a play setting. Places will only be given to Playworkers who meet these criteria.

The BAND Senior Playworker Course is a Level 3 training course with assignments. It is certified by BAND and has been endorsed by Skills Active, the Sector Skills Council for Playwork. It provides underpinning knowledge for the NVQ Level 3 in Playwork.

Completion of the course is based on 80% attendance of taught sessions, completion of all assignments and portfolio building. Learning support can be arranged if required - please contact the Training Department in confidence.

Tutors: Annie Soffe (BAND) and Iria Swindale.

Cost: Free to all Bristol-based childcare workers, however a £10 deposit per person (refundable on the day) is required to secure a place; £195 to all others. Separate cheques payable to 'BAND Ltd' please.

Funded by: Bristol Early Years and Childcare Service.

Bookings: On Booking Forms only. Separate cheques for each attendee payable to 'BAND Ltd' please. Places are limited to 15 - 2 per setting - so book early!

Closing date: N/A.