Working with children and their families in pre-school
and playgroups

Play Assistants

Play assistants help the play leader within a pre-school or playgroup setting. The role is supervised and practitioners will be expected to have some knowledge of child development and the role of play.

Recommended qualifications:

CACHE Level 2 Award and Certificate in Playwork (QCF) & Level 2 Diploma in Playwork (NVQ) (QCF)

CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Pre-School Practice (NQF)

Play Leaders

Play leaders manage playgroups and pre-schools, often working with parents to provide care and education for young children. The role is supervisory and will involve management of teams of staff and planning for the needs of the children.

Recommended qualifications:

CACHE Level 3 Award in Induction to Playwork (QCF), Level 3 Certificate in Playwork (QCF) and Level 3 Diploma in Playwork (NVQ) (QCF)

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Pre-School Practice (NQF)

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