Join Audrey And Baggie as they discuss the incredible power of play in the lives of children and young adults with Mireia Lopez from Discovery Playtime.

From Barcelona originally, Living in Ireland for the last 13 years, Mireia is a qualified primary school teacher with a MA in Educational Psychology, a QQI level 6 in Therapeutic play skills and mum to 2 children.

Mireia founded Discovery Playtime, an Irish business that promotes the power of play through family events, play sessions, summer camps and an online shop with hundreds of high quality educational and sensory toys. She also hosts the ‘Rediscovering Childhood’ podcast and provides teacher training sessions to fulfill the needs of an evolving community towards a more experiential system.

Mireia believes play is the main language for all children and we should support them by providing the right tools and environment which is essential for their development.

You can listen to Mireia on her own podcast, Rediscovering Childhood here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nfETzdDBNx0umIxD6nKE8?si=5b5fb57ac66f4036

Audrey and Baggie love to hear what you think of our episodes, please feel free to send us a message on this platform or email us at thesocialcarepodcast@gmail.com.

Podcast Hosts:

• Audrey Moore has worked in social care for the past 22+ years in front line, management and teaching roles. Currently a consultant with Trust Social Care Consultancy, Audrey works with Social Care Workers and organisations providing professional supervision, mentoring, training and advice.
• David Bagnall has worked in a variety of Youth Work and Social Care settings. Currently a Team Leader in ChildVision where he has worked for 17+ years. He is the parent of a visually impaired son and is an advocate for Human Rights-based Approach in Health and Social Care Services; Participation, Accountability, Non-discrimination and Equality, Empowerment and Legality.

This podcast is sponsored by Trust Social Care Consultancy, for the support and development of Social Care Workers. Check out our website to see how we can support you and your staff: https://trustconsultancy.ie/