Events

28th October, 2008

Playwork Graduates Consultation Event (Taunton)

SkillsActive is currently being funded by the Children's Workforce Development Council to research the different ways that people might gain a professional trained playwork higher education qualification and the roles that they might then undertake in the workforce in England and issues that will need to be addressed. Consultation events will be running around the country, one in each of the nine regions. We are keen to hear your views and a small payment plus travel costs and lunch is available.

If you are interested in attending the South West event on 28th October at Somerset County Cricket Club (12.30 - 2.30pm) please email Jonathan Parsons at jonathan.parsons@skillsactive.com by 16th October 2008.

4th November, 2008

Playwork Level 3 Qualification Initiative - Training Providers Event (Taunton)

SkillsActive, Playwork Partnerships, Learning and Skills Council and Train To Gain invite training providers to join us and find out more about the Playwork Level 3 Initiative which is being introduced in the South West and the opportunities for delivering NVQ’s to the sector over the next 2 years.

This event also incorporates the annual South West Playwork Training Providers forum – looking at the latest developments and updates in qualifications, support for providers offering NVQ’s and information on Continuing Professional Development opportunities.

November 4th, Taunton Rugby Club
10am – 3.45pm with networking lunch included.

Participants are welcome to join us for either whole or part of the day. To confirm your FREE, please contact Training Administrator Katherine Weir at kweir@glos.ac.uk  

13th November, 2008

South West Playwork Employers Forum (Bodmin)

Termly meeting for South West Playwork employers to discuss the issues faced by employers in the region. This is an opportunity to meet other playwork employers, hear about key workforce development initiatives and find out more about training and support opportunities. The meeting will take place from 10am-1pm followed by a buffet lunch. Attendance is free, to book your place and receive a full agenda, please contact Training Administrator Melissa Bellinger at mbellinger@glos.ac.uk.

24th November, 2008

Playwork Assessors Training (Gloucester)

With support from the Learning and Skills Council, Playwork Partnerships are delivering a FREE training event for Playwork Assessors on the new Level 3 standards and developments in assessment best practice.

November 24th, University of Gloucestershire

To book your place please contact Training Administrator Melissa Bellinger on 01242 714603 or mbellinger@glos.ac.uk 

2nd December, 2008

Take the Credit Conference (Cardiff)

The first national playwork skills conference in Wales. The conference will see the launch of Playwork Wales - the new National Centre for Playwork Education and Training. For more information please contact Kate Barron at kate@playwales.org.uk

28th March, 2009

South West Play Celebration (Bournemouth)

Playwork Partnerships largest annual event. Watch this space for details of 2009's exciting event!