A new approach for SkillsActive playwork services - an update - On 5 May SkillsActive will launch a new regional delivery structure to take forward workforce development across the 9 English regions in its key role as the sector skills council for the play workforce. Read the full announcement on SkillsActive website. Playwork People - we need you! - If you work within the playwork sector, your views are valuable as they can help us to shape the future of Playwork Training and Education through the Playwork People survey. This survey is for everyone who works in playwork, both full-time and part-time, including all types of provision. We’re interested in all types of settings (e.g. adventure playgrounds, mobile play services, play centres, out-of-school clubs). It is essential that as many people take part as possible in order to get a good representation of jobs across the playwork workforce. For further information and to take part in the survey go to SkillsActive website. Our Children, Our Future - The Essential Solution to Fulfilling the Potential of your Play Workforce - In response to the launch of the Government’s ‘Play Strategy’ for England, SkillsActive have produced a guide entitled ‘Our Children, Our Future’, it outlines the variety of resources and tools they have developed to professionalise the play workforce, and encourages all local authorities to embed play within their children’s workforce strategy. Download document. West Midlands Employers Network - If you would like to join the SkillsActive Playwork West Midlands Employers Network please complete the sign-up form and return to us and we will add you to our database so you can receive important news about events and training opportunities. Get SkillsActive! Get involved! Build your organisation with a skilled and motivated workforce. SkillsActive Membership starts from £25*. Be part of the organisation that is leading the way in raising skills standards, ensuring a highly skilled and motivated workforce. Visit SkillsActive website or call 0207 632 2000.*All prices are plus VAT and capped at £250 plus VAT. Playday 2009 - Playday 2009 is on Wednesday 5 August, the campaign theme will be: 'Make time!' Playday 2008 was the biggest and best yet. This Playday we're asking everyone to make time for play. From parents, to people who work with children, policy makers, planners, teachers, and more - it's everyone's responsibility to make time to see how they can help promote children's play. Visit Playday website for regular updates, fundraising guidance and resources. | 
