Learning Through Play

This Learning Through Play training course is designed for those working with children and young people in a variety of settings who wish to understand how to create stimulating learning environments with a variety of resources and developmental activities engineered through play.

  • Suitable for: Childcare staff, social care workers and educators

  • Delivery method: Face-to-face / Virtual training

  • Course length: ½ day

  • Max attendees: 15 delegates

Who is this training for?

This CPD training course is designed for organisations wishing to train 8 or more staff members and can be delivered either face-to-face, or as an online webinar. For further information, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or make an online enquiry.

Course information

This Learning Through Play training course will explore a variety of play opportunities that can be used in various indoor and outdoor settings to support all areas of development and specific needs of children. Attendees will leave with a greater understanding of the definition of play and its important role within development coupled with the skills to plan, implement and evaluate play opportunities within their setting.

This training course provides practical strategies to create engaging, therapeutic environments that promote social interaction, creativity, and well-being, making it a valuable resource for professionals seeking to enhance the quality of care and support they provide through meaningful and enjoyable activities. The course syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Importance of play and key worker roles
  • Understanding attachments and positive relationships
  • The learning brain
  • Behaviour and development
  • Early childhood trauma and experiences
  • Importance of play opportunities and assessment
  • Importance of time and timing

Delivery methods

Acute Training Solutions strive to deliver an engaging and informative learning experience in a safe and inclusive environment. All of our training courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals across the UK. This healthcare training course is available via the following delivery methods…

This course can be delivered to a maximum of 15 delegates and can be tailored to meet your organisation's specific needs.

This course can be delivered via Zoom or MS Teams to a maximum of 20 delegates. Virtual sessions are most commonly used as refresher training sessions. Please note that there is no hands-on practical element in this training; practical elements are displayed using video examples.

Make an enquiry

Acute Training Solutions can provide tailored healthcare training to your organisation or team. To find out more about this course, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or complete the short online form below. A member of our team will be in touch right away.