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Playwork is an approach to working with children that aims to support and facilitate the play process – and the profession that practices this approach. Different play or playwork organisations define or describe playwork in slightly different ways.
“At its most basic level, playwork is about removing barriers to play, and enriching the play environment…The role of the playworker is to create flexible environments which are substantially adaptable or controllable by the children …” – Professor Fraser Brown
The Playwork Principles
There is widespread recognition of the Playwork Principles, established in 2005. These should inform playwork practice and underpin playwork education and training. The Playwork Principles are part of the National Occupational Standards for playwork.
The Playwork Foundation 