STL3D16: Support the role of play, leisure and extra-curricular activities for children and young people

1. Understand the nature and importance of play and leisure

• 1.1 Describe the benefit of play and leisure and how they contribute to children and young people’s development
• 1.2 Distinguish between play and leisure, and adult-led activities
• 1.3 Outline the requirements of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in relation to relaxation and play

2. Understand own role in relation to the requirements of play and leisure activities

• 2.1 Describe own role in supporting children and young people’s play and leisure activities
• 2.2 Explain the importance of knowing when to leave children and young people to play or relax uninterrupted
• 2.3 Identify adaptations that can be made to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities to participate in the full range of play and leisure opportunities provided

3. Understand how to balance risk and challenge with the benefits of the play and leisure opportunity

• 3.1 Explain the value of risk and challenge in children and young people’s play and leisure
• 3.2 Describe why it is essential for children and young people to manage risk and challenge for themselves