http://www.skillsactive.com <br> Playwork related news for the East of England. For national SkillsActive news <a href="http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news">click here</a> or for our regional newsletters <a href="../newsletters">click here</a>. <br> daily 3 2006-12-30T18:10:20Z http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/review-of-playwork-quality-assurance-systems The role of SkillsActive in the playwork sector is to lead on the development of Playwork Education and Training for those working with children and young people, and with current reforms around education, training and qualifications we are looking to review current quality assurance systems for the playwork sector. No publisher andrew.brown@skillsactive.com 2008-10-06T08:55:07Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/innovative-online-academy-goes-live Employers and learners will now be able to access training resources from one coherent source, thanks to the National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure’s innovative ‘Online Academy’ having gone live. The unique and cost effective overall entry point, designed to maximise improved training provision, will impact the whole sector - from large and medium sized companies to small clubs and self employed businesses. No publisher andrew.brown@skillsactive.com 2008-10-03T10:02:30Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/new-diploma-in-society-health-and-development-in-great-demand As the new Diploma in Society, Health and Development (SHD) becomes available at Foundation, Higher and Advanced levels, demand for the Advanced Diploma is so great that three of the 39 consortia of schools, colleges and employers delivering it are already over-subscribed. No publisher andrew.brown@skillsactive.com 2008-09-26T09:00:56Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/quality-inclusion-in-play-and-childcare This Autumn, the charity KIDS will host Network Seminars as part of their Playwork Inclusion Project which will focus on quality in play and childcare. No publisher andrew.brown@skillsactive.com 2008-09-25T18:01:47Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/eyfs-and-playwork-update SkillsActive has been working hard behind the scenes to ensure that the unique characteristics of playwork are fully recognised within the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). No publisher playwork.comms@skillsactive.com 2008-09-17T07:08:12Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/promoting-physical-activity-for-children-consultation-on-the-draft-guidance The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched a consultation on promoting physical activity for children. No publisher andrew.brown@skillsactive.com 2008-08-20T04:43:21Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/play-can-help-combat-obesity-says-the-bhf According to a recent study published by the British Medical Journal, poor physical control and coordination in childhood are linked to an increased risk of obesity in later life. And the way to avoid this, according to Ellen Mason, Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation, is child’s play. No publisher playwork.comms@skillsactive.com 2008-08-14T08:43:34Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/experience-the-beijing-olympics-through-the-skillsactive-blog Ever wanted to see what goes on behind the scenes at the Olympics games? No publisher shelly.beresford@skillsactive.com 2008-07-22T10:48:25Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/skillsactive-launch-play-on-toolkit-to-improve-playworkers2019-english-and-maths-skills SkillsActive, in partnership with Move On Up, has developed a toolkit for playwork employers called Play On. No publisher andrew.brown@skillsactive.com 2008-06-24T11:24:44Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/skillsactive-offers-free-activepassports-for-playwork As a result of a generous donation from the Association of Playworkers (England), SkillsActive is launching a UK wide Bursary scheme and is also offering both qualified playworkers and playwork students who are members of the Community and Youth Workers’ Union (CYWU) the opportunity to have a FREE activepassport for one year subject to criteria. No publisher playwork.comms@skillsactive.com 2008-06-19T11:32:31Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/play-england-appointed-to-support-national-play-strategy The Department for Children Schools and Families has appointed Play England to help deliver the Government's vision for the future of play. No publisher playwork.comms@skillsactive.com 2008-06-13T13:14:22Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/paul-bonel-meets-with-dcsf-to-highlight-issues-and-discuss-best-outcomes-with-eyfs This week SkillsActive met with the Children’s Minister, Kevin Brennan and other members of the Department for Children, Schools and Families to raise concerns over the Early Years Foundation Stage. No publisher playwork.comms@skillsactive.com 2008-06-06T16:16:51Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/a381m-to-prepare-teachers-for-the-14-19-overhaul-1 Schools Minister Jim Knight has today announced £81 million of additional funding to prepare teachers to deliver the new Diploma. No publisher andrew.brown@skillsactive.com 2008-06-03T15:04:48Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/national-skills-academy-for-sport-and-active-leisure-designed-by-the-industry-for-the-industry This week the government gave the go ahead for a National Skills Academy for sport and active leisure. Led by employers in the sport and leisure sector and coordinated by SkillsActive, the skills academy will open later this year and will mean significant changes in our sector. No publisher jessica.benson@skillsactive.com 2008-05-08T16:50:39Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/government-gives-green-light-to-sports-skills-academy The government has made a significant commitment to improving skills by giving the go ahead on a National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure today. This move promises to improve the standard of coaching across England, giving athletes training towards the 2012 Games an even better chance of claiming a place on the medals podium. No publisher andrew.brown@skillsactive.com 2008-05-07T08:43:55Z SA News Item