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Reading list for teachers – Supporting children’s play in schools

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20.09.2024

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Reading list for teachers – Supporting children’s play in schools

Author: Play Wales
Date: September 2024

It’s important for children to have opportunities to be playful in school outside playtimes. Playful activities should be central to learning – for older children as well as for those in early years.

We have put together a list of recommended resources for thinking about play in school. The reading list is a starting point for reflection and Continuing Professional Development for those with an interest in improving children’s opportunities for playing at school.

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