Activepassport

Activepassport is a unique on-line tool which provides an innovative solution delivering fast and easy access to verified records, confirming identity, qualifications, employment history and professional achievements.

The activepassport for playwork provides an innovative solution that is increasing the transparency of the background and credentials for the professionals who work with children.

Visit the activepassport for playwork website for more information: www.playworkactivepassport.com

Latest: SkillsActive offer playworkers FREE activepassports

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 Activepassport Bursary scheme. There are two parts to the scheme; the first part is targeted at Playworkers and Playwork students who are members of the Children and Youth Workers Union who will all be eligible to apply for a one year activepassport. The second part is for playworkers across the UK who meet the eligibility criteria will be able to apply for one of the five-year passports.

There are 70 free, one-year activepassports available for CYWU members which will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The second part of the Bursary scheme has 40 free, five-year activepassports to offer the sector across the UK.

Closing dates for applications is the 18th July. Playworkers who are successful will be notified by the second week in August.

If you have any questions about the scheme, please do not hesitate to email surveys@skillsactive.com or contact Melissa Timms at SkillsActive on 020 7632 2000.

Eligibility criteria:

If you are applying for the one year activepassport, you must:

• Be a member of the CYWU (with a valid membership number)
• and either:
• Be working in a play setting for a minimum of 3 hours per week, whether paid or voluntary and have at least a Level 2 qualification in playwork
• OR be studying playwork with an institution or trainer recognised by SkillsActive

If you are applying for the five-year passport as a part of the bursary scheme, you must:

• Be working in a play setting for a minimum of 3 hours per week, whether paid or voluntary
• Have a minimum of 3 years experience of working in a playwork setting
• Have at least a Level 2 qualification in playwork
• Have an intention to undertake some form of training in the coming year

Playworkers, who wish to apply for the five year activepassport, click here.