Courses
Our training & conference services portfolio:
- Riskogenics© (exploring risk-taking in children’s play) – a unique service from Playtonics
- Take 5 for Play (Skills Active endorsed course)
- Understanding Play
(Playwork Assumptions & Values, Play Types, Play Cues & Play Frames, Evaluating Play Environments)
- Introducing Adventuresome Play in Childcare
- Inclusive Play – new course available!
- Promoting Positive Behaviour (5-14yr-olds)
- Involving Children (children’s consultation & participation)
- Quality Assurance for Working with Children
- How to Build your Quality Assurance Portfolio of Evidence
- Sexual Health & Relationships for adults working with young people
Riskogenics©
The Every Child Matters outcome ‘Enjoy & Achieve’ highlights children should be “able to explore and take risks whilst under supervision”.
Riskogenics© is the study of physical risk-taking in children’s play. Experiencing challenging play opportunities helps children develop, achieve and have fun.
Playtonics is the leading specialist in risk-taking in children’s play. We are unique in offering training & conference services in the theory & practice of Riskogenics©. We help you explore:
- why children take risks at play
- genetic & bio-chemical bases of risk-taking
- how children benefit from risk-taking
- barriers to risk-taking in play
- overcoming barriers & introducing risk-taking opportunities in play
“The thought of encouraging children to take risks terrified me before today! I enjoyed thinking about my own childhood play and how this is different for children today. You’ve given me confidence to chat with parents about their fears and introduce challenging play in my planning.” Margaret, Childminder
