""[An] excellent book... With its breadth of discourse, it held my
attention throughout. ... This book is informative, but also
challenges views on the play experience and the playwork
profession. It will be of interest to all those that work and play
with young children. The place of playwork and playworkers... is
described with passion: readers cannot help but be totally absorbed
by this book." Early Years, Vol 24, No 1, March 2004"
Children learn and develop through their play. In today's world
the opportunities for that to happen are increasingly restricted.
The profession of playwork seeks to reintroduce such opportunities,
and so enable children to achieve their full potential.
This book brings together many leading names in the playwork field,
to produce a text that has something for everyone. The in-depth
exploration of a range of theoretical perspectives will appeal to
both playwork students and practising playworkers. Experienced
practitioners offer sound practical advice about ways of improving
playwork practice. There are chapters on the role of adventure
playgrounds (past, present and future); the challenge of starting a
playwork section in a local authority; and the value of networking.
Contributors explore the essence of play; the historical roots of
playwork; and the role of play cues in human and animal behaviour.
There is an exploration of the astounding impact of a therapeutic
playwork project on the development of a group of abandoned
children in Romania. The final chapter reinforces the need for
playworkers to be reflective practitioners in all aspects of their
work.
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