SkillsActive encourages holiday playschemes to share their views

Uzma Ahmad, SkillsActive - 01/06/09

Holiday playschemes registered on the Early Years and/or Childcare Register are now required to employ staff with qualifications rather than the Playwork Induction Standard endorsed training.

Currently there is no provision for a transitional arrangement covering holiday playschemes this year, following Ofsted’s refusal to recognise the Playwork Induction Standard, so employers who are unable to recruit qualified staff will need to consider how they might become exempt from registering on the Early Years Register in the interim.   

SkillsActive is gathering information on the impact of the new registers on recruitment to holiday playschemes, and have devised a brief questionnaire for employers so they can share their views with us.

If you are an employer, help us make the case for the playwork award at level 2 to be accepted for holiday playschemes on the Childcare Register. click here to participate

The deadline is Wednesday 5th August.

For more information click here