Dr Aaron Bradbury – Play Matters!

“Play Matters” A Groundbreaking Free Guide to Champion the Power of Play in Early Childhood.

Early Years Reviews and colleagues from across the Early Childhood Sector proudly announces the release of Play Matters, an inspiring and comprehensive guide that redefines the role of play in early childhood development. Edited by Dr. Aaron Bradbury, this collaborative work unites leading professionals from education, psychology, and health to advocate for the transformative power of play for children aged 0-8.

Featuring a foreword by acclaimed author Michael Rosen, and chapters chaired by experts in the field of including Sue Cowley, Ruth Swailes, Dr Viki Veale, David Wright, Dr Angela Scollan, Dawn Wayne, Philippa Thompson, Tamsin Grimmer, Dr Karen Boardman, Dr Pam Jarvis and Dr Kate Renshaw. Play Matters challenges traditional perceptions of play, emphasising its critical role in fostering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. The document delves into diverse topics, including play and technology, outdoor learning, special educational needs, sustainability, and play therapy.

Play Matters is more than a guide, it’s a movement to reclaim the joy and importance of play in early years education. Join us in our free webinar as we share more about this exciting document and where you can access it.

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About the speaker

Aaron is a Principal Lecturer for Early Years and Childhood (Sociology, Health and Psychology, Special Educational Needs, and Inclusion) at Nottingham Trent University. He is a Member of the Coalition for the Early Years on the Birth to Five Matters, Vice Chair of the Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network and currently researching on Early Childhood workforce development. He has a passion for making the voice of the child, nurturing through a diverse lens and pioneers of early childhood the foreground of practice. So much so that he has co-authored a range of early childhood books including the best seller Early Childhood Theories Today. Aaron manages his own website and community called Early Years Reviews. Aaron has initiated and chaired the group of professionals who have created #PlayMatters.

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