Play workers can be found in a range of settings such as play centres, after school clubs and adventure playgrounds.
There are many different theories and approaches relating to play work. The two main theories that deal with the way that play workers approach the idea of play are the Didactic approach and the
Ludocentric approach.
The Didactic approach is a practical way in that play workers who use this approach believe that help from adults can help children to learn and develop certain things. For example; dressing up and taking part in role play, maybe acting out their future profession.
The play worker would need to be able to stop the play or change the