Ben Kingston-Hughes – The Power of Play

Play is the single most important developmental process in any child’s life, and we restrict it at our peril. It is fundamental to the cognitive, emotional and neurological development of children as well as underpinning all other aspects of learning. This thought-provoking session highlights the importance of play from a developmental perspective and also as a therapeutic process that can profoundly impact children’s self-esteem, confidence and mental health.

The session also explores the vital role of the adult to support, scaffold and partner play, and shows how we can improve our playful interactions with our children to help even our most vulnerable children thrive. This session makes a compelling argument that, far from an optional extra, play is a profoundly important experience that all children need and deserve to have in their lives.

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⭐️ About the speaker⭐️ 

Ben Kingston-Hughes is an international keynote speaker, author and multi award-winning trainer. He is also the Managing Director of Inspired Children and has worked with vulnerable children across the UK for over 30 years. He has appeared on television several times working on a variety of children’s projects and his distinctive blend of humour, neuroscience and real-life practical experiences have made his training invaluable for anyone working with children. His groundbreaking book, “A Very Unusual Journey into Play.” is now available and his new book “Why Children Need Joy” was a finalist for the Nursery World Professional Book of the Year 2024 where it was awarded “Highly Commended”

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