Creative Play Journeys co-ordinator Sarah-Jane Lowson says: "Playworkers can often lack confidence in their own creative abilities, which can impact on the children. What the project does is show playworkers that everything can be creative, and you don't just have to be able to draw or do origami."
How does it work? Playworkers are supported by community artists, who help them encourage children to explore the outdoors, says Lowson. Staff are given training before, during and after the project.
Why are they doing it? The project allows children to discover what interests them, without adult input. This could be dressing up in a silly costume, climbing a tree or drawing animations. "Instead of being adult-led, we help the playworkers to create a space that enables the children to pursue their own interests," adds Lowson.
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