Playquest
Please Note - The Playquest Programme is now closed. Contact Playboard 0289080 3380 for more information Play Quest is delivered by The Big Deal’s team of Play Rangers based in PlayBoard. It is delivered across a wide range of settings that cater for children aged 0–10 years. The programme aims to increase children’s participation, and is underpinned by the principles and values of effective playwork, i.e. ‘that children choose what they do, how they do it and why they do it’. The programme will support children, parents and practitioners to achieve effective participation through play. Community, voluntary and statutory organisations can be part of the programme, including schools, preschools, parent and toddler groups, school aged childcare providers, youth clubs, uniformed and church groups or projects with a specific focus e.g. looked after children, children with a disability, or those from minority ethnic or rural communities. Play Rangers work in settings for up to a period of one week to deliver a tailored programme designed to empower children. Play Quest uses a flexible approach of delivery to suit a group/organisations needs to include an initial visit, observation of play, delivery and a revisit. For example, Play Quest could help to increase a group/organisations capacity to include and engage with children who would not traditionally participate in activities and/or help a group/organisation make links with other organisations in their community. The programme also has an emphasis on working with organisations in clusters within communities to help develop and sustain partnerships.
Documents
Playquest Programme Information leaflet
Related Links
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ's
Programmes for Young People 11-25
