I made a unicorn (play in early years) - CACHE endorsed

Play, for children, is not just recreation – it’s their approach to life!

Every action is undertaken with the whole being: mind, body, and spirit. Play is basic to children’s wellbeing; it’s their way to discover the world around them and to express how they feel and, sometimes, to cope with difficulty. Because of all this, children’s play must be respected.

This course was created in partnership with Community Playthings.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

NCFE CACHE endorsed e-Certificate

Digital certificate - £4.99

• e-Book: Understanding cognitive development in children - download

Learning outcomes

• You will gain an understanding of the play opportunities found in materials and nature, and the importance of a relaxed, no-pressure approach to time in open-ended play
• You will know how to support children using unit blocks and small-world play, and appreciate the positive effects this type of play can have on child development
• You will be introduced to the twelve features of play, as defined by Tina Bruce
• You will understand why children of all ages need abundant time for active free-flow play, and how adults can show the children they support that they respect this
• Electronic activities for children and their usefulness and relevance to child development will be explored, and questions will be asked about the long-term effects of such play
• You will be shown suggestions for ideas and activities for different types of play, as well as practitioner accounts of play activities they have initiated with the children they support

Advantages of this course

• A wealth of open-ended play can build a foundation of confidence that enables children to take responsibility and meet life with determination and joy. This short course will help you to create, lead, and reflect on play opportunities for children.
• With the increase in electronic activities being used for play, this course will consider their usefulness and relevance to child development. Ways to encourage children to play in more natural environments, and interact with peers will be considered.
• Reading texts, case studies, website and video resources are used to explore play in more detail and additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Laser e-Certificate (included in the course price). You will also have the option of purchasing a CACHE Endorsed e-Certificate for an additional £4.99.

Endorsement statement: Our short course has been reviewed by a Subject Specialist and endorsed by CACHE demonstrating the quality and rigor. This is an unregulated programme and is not a nationally recognised qualification.

After purchasing this course on Reed, a customer service representative from Laser Learning will email you with instructions on how to access your course on the Laser Short Course website.

If the purchase was made within business hours, you should expect your email within 1-2 hours. If your purchase was made outside of business hours, you should expect your email the next working day.

Early years practitioners and those working with children, it may also be of interest to parents and carers.

A computer, mobile, or tablet and an internet connection

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