Understanding Play

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
Y/504/9613
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the role of play in a child's development.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    State why play is important in child development.
  • 1.2
    Give an example of play activities which can help a child's development.
  • 1.3
    State how play activities can be made inclusive and provide equal opportunities.
2

Understand the purpose of play activities for children at different levels of development.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Give an example of play activities for two different stages of child development.
  • 2.2
    Identify the purpose of each activity.
3

Understand the purpose of a play activity plan.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify the purpose of a play activity plan.
  • 3.2
    State why a play activity plan is important.
  • 3.3
    Give an example of how materials used for a play activity can relate to a play activity plan.
4

Know how stereotyping can affect children's participation in activities.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Give two examples of activities that can result in stereotypical play.
  • 4.2
    State how these activities may affect children's participation.