Risky Play (for Early Years)

Risky Play (for Early Years)

Course Aim: Risky play is a natural part of children’s play and children often seek out opportunities for engaging in challenging and so called risky play.  This course will help you to gain a better understanding of the importance of risky play and its benefits. 

Course Information: 

During the session we will look at the following:

• What is risky play?
• Types of risky play
• Your role and responsibility as a practitioner undertaking risky play
• Exploring boundaries and learning about injury risk
• The balance between risky play and children’s safety
• There will be the opportunity to gain hands on practical experience during the session!

The course aims to provide you with the information and confidence required to facilitate risky play within your setting, giving you an understanding of children and risky play and your role and responsibilities when risky play takes place. 

Suitable For: Any Early Years Foundation Practitioners and Managers. 

Date: Thursday 12th March

Time:  6.00pm - 8.30pm

Venue: Chequers Bridge Centre, Painswick Road, Gloucester. GL4 6PR

Cost: £28 for members / £38 for non members