DCSF (2009) Learning, Playing and Interacting, National Strategies guidance document
Whitebread, D., Basilio, M., Kuvalja, M. and Verma, M. (The Importance of Play, report on the value of play and policy recommendations
Stages in pretend play, course handout from York Preschool Speech and Language Program
Yogman,, M. Garner, A., Hutchinson, J., Hirsh-Pasek, K. and Michnick Golinkoff, R. (2018) The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children, Pediatrics, 2018 Sep:142
Digital Futures Commission (2020) Panorama of Play literature review,
Gauntlett, D., Ackermann, E., Whitebread, D., Wolbers, T. and Weckstrom, C. (nd) The future of play: Defining the role and value of play in the 21st century, Lego Learning Institute
The role of play in any early years setting, Harvard Center on the Developing Child, video
Schemas, pdf handout
Killen, R. (nd) Building the Foundation for Lifelong Learning: An Exploration into the Development of Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities through Play, project dissertation, St Mary’s University College Belfast
Goldstein, J. (2012) Play in Children’s Development, Health and Well-being, Toy Industries of Europe report
DCSF (2007) Caring for under 3’s … Play, EYFS guidance
DCSF (2007) Messy Play, EYFS guidance
DCSF (2007) Playing and Exploring, EYFS guidance
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