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This module will be of particular relevance to students who have responsibility for the day-to-day management and support of practitionerswho are involved in developing play provision. It will consider approaches to managing and supporting professional practice in making provision for children’s play by drawing on concepts, approaches and methods that align management practice with the key features of children’s play.

The module will pay particular attention to developing and implementing management approaches that support practitioners in creating and maintaining attractive play spaces. The module will enable students to undertake a detailed analysis of their current organisational practices against key perspectives and principles and highlight areas for further development and change.The module involves analysis and application of the following key areas:scientific and organic approaches to management; management in a complex and uncertain environment; developing a resilient play organisation; developing structures to support improvisational practices; managing play provision as a learning organisation; methods to support and enhance professional practice.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. demonstrate an understanding of key issues in the management of practitioners involved in supporting children’s play
2. evaluate models most relevant to managing and supporting effective professional practice in supporting children’s play
3. analyse critically existing management practice using concepts and approaches developed in the module
4. make recommendations for improvement to working practices

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.