PlayEducation's Services.

Although PlayEducation is probably best known for our Annual Play and Human Development Meetings we have been delivering high quality, affordable services to agencies and individuals involved in play, playwork and other children's services since 1982.

What follows is a selection of the services we offer:

• General and Specialist Playwork Training for Novice and Veteran Playworkers. From NVQ to Degree and beyond
• Staff Development Programmes
• Training for Play Managers
• Recruitment Consultation
• Conflict Resolution
• Training Programme Development
• Team Building
• Trainer Training
• One to One Supervision for Project Managers and Agency Executives
• Conceptual and Language Development
• Policy and Strategy Consultations
• International, National and Local Events Organisation
• Project Evaluations
• Research and Writing

Our latest evaluation project was for Belfast Traveller Support Group during 2001 and 2002 and has only recently been completed.

Our latest piece of research and writing was The First Claim Advanced - Desirable Outcomes, for PlayWales. This was published by PlayWales in February 2003.

Here are a few of comments we have received from our recent clients:

"Friendly, down to earth approach and an extensive knowledge of play and playwork". Crime Prevention Manager, NIACRO, Belfast.

"Value for money, years of experience, challenging and refreshing views…" London Borough of Newham.

"….their extensive knowledge of playwork means that they can develop materials to suit local needs". Wolverhampton Council.

"PlayEducation is experienced and knowledgeable about the theory and practice of all types of play provision…" London Borough of Hackney

"We use PlayEducation when we need to get an important message over in a short space of time, as succinctly as possible." Cambridge City Council

"Original thinking". Working for a Charity.

"Excellent style." Hackney Play Association.

"Long standing commitment and approach." PLAYLINK

"Play focussed and principled." London Borough of Islington

"We have a great deal of respect for their extensive knowledge of children's play and for their team building abilities". Peterborough City Council.

For further information about the services we offer contact us at: services@playeducation.com