About
Playwork North West Playwork NW has been
in operation since 1990 and was formally known as the NW Play Officers Forum.
In 1996 it took steps to widen membership by relaunching as Playwork NW. Playwork
NW provides vital links to national developments in Play and Playwork, and ensures
that the views and ideas of the regions Play Providers are represented at
a national level. Playwork NW supported
the development of a national endorsement system for Playwork training and qualifications
and from April 2003 until March 2008 Playwork NW incorporated the work of the
NW Centre for Playwork Education and Training. The NW Centre still continues within
SkillsActive. Playwork NW strengthens the links to national developments in Play
and Playwork by remaining a partner with SkillsActive. This link broadens the
range of Playwork Training and Qualifications offered in the region. Playwork
NW supported the transition of Play England into the North West in 2006. Playwork
NW remain a partner with Play England. Playwork
NW remains the most established regional membership body representing Playwork
in the region. Membership is drawn from a wide variety of Playwork Professionals
including both Playworkers and Playwork Leaders & Trainers. |