The UK Play and Playwork Education and Skills Strategy is founded on the principle of Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, recognising play as fundamental to children’s quality of life.
It has been developed jointly to recognise the needs of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and has been informed by focus groups, workshops and online consultations.
Stephen Studd, SkillsActive group CEO, said: "Our new strategy will refocus the sector’s attention on workforce development and the need to have more people, better skilled and better qualified entering and progressing their career through the sector. It will give particular emphasis on giving playwork the professional recognition and support it needs."
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