Early Excellence Podcast

The Role of Play in Key Stage One Education with Ruth Lue-Quee

Early Excellence Podcast

Show Notes

Ruth Lue-Quee joins us this week to discuss her campaign to make play and continuous provision statutory in England’s Key Stage One Curriculum. As part of the conversation, we explore how learning through play is vital for young children’s learning beyond the EYFS. Episode Links Find out More and Sign the Petition To Make Play and Continuous Provision statutory in England's Key Stage 1 Curriculum Explore our Complete Provision Areas and Resources for KS1 Invest in the Early Excellence Guide to Continuous Provision 5-7yrs

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