T/601/6564 Describe the importance of play and leisure for children and young people.

Support children and young peoples play and leisure

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the nature and importance of play and leisure

1.1. Describe the importance of play and leisure for children and young people.

1.2. Describe how play and leisure contribute to children and young peoples development

1.3. Outline the requirements of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in relation to relaxation and play.

1.4. Describe the characteristics of freely chosen, self-directed play and leisure.wn work setting.