Working With Young People Using Creative And Dramatic Play (9-11 year olds) Level 3 WFA07

Level 3

This e-learning series explores the thematic area of Working Creatively with Children Using Dramatic Play, divided into three progressive levels:

• Level 1: Focuses on children aged 3–4 years
• Level 2: Focuses on children aged 5–8 years
• Level 3: Focuses on children aged 9–11 years

This Level 3 e-learning course is suitable for parents and guardians, early year practitioners; teachers; classroom support staff; foster care support staff; therapists; counsellors; social workers, other caregivers and other professionals who support or work with children. It is also suitable to any other adult, who is interested in learning more about children.

This ecourse explores the role of dramatic play in the development of children aged 9–11 years. Dramatic play continues to play a vital role in physical, social, and cognitive development during middle childhood. In this Level 3 online course, you will examine how dramatic play evolves at this stage, and discover practical ways to encourage and support it.

Topics include the nature of dramatic play in older children, creative play ideas tailored to this age group, and strategies for fostering imaginative play, both at home and in educational settings.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand what is dramatic play.
• Explore dramatic play among children aged 9–11.
• Understand the benefits of dramatic play and its role in child development.
• Create supportive environments for dramatic play.
• Learn how to encourage and facilitate dramatic play in this age group.

You will:

• Understand how children in middle childhood engage with dramatic play.
• Explore creative dramatic play ideas for children aged 9–11.
• Learn how to support and guide children in imaginative and collaborative play.
• Recognise the developmental value of dramatic play in emotional, social, and cognitive growth.

Upon successful completion, you will have an in-depth knowledge of Working With Young People Using Creative And Dramatic Play (9-11 year olds) Level 3. A certificate of completion will be available to learners who pass the course assessment with a score of at least 70%.