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National Week of Play: The importance of parents’ involvement in their children’s learning  

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Jun 24, 2021
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National Week of Play

We must make sure that parents recognise the huge impact they can have on their children’s outcomes and attainment...Read more

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The role of the adult in learning through play

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Jun 23, 2021
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National Week of Play

In this post Charlotte Whalley explores what roles an adult may take on as they support children to learn through play Read more

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National Week of Play: Playing outdoors and in the local environment 

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Jun 23, 2021
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National Week of Play

Although not having a garden might add additional challenges around getting outdoors, we can all become experts at thinking outside the box and create opportunities for the children we care for to explore their immediate environments.Read more

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National Week of Play: Harnessing the Therapeutic Value of Play

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Jun 22, 2021
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National Week of Play

Sometimes, it can be harder to distinguish the benefits of play to children's mental wellbeing and emotional intelligence, than on social and physical development — but they are there and we should be aware of them.   Read more

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National Week of Play: Social play and its benefits

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Jun 21, 2021
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National Week of Play

Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning, but for children play is serious learning....Read more

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