What is Play?

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Benefits of Play

All children love to play. But play is more than just a bit of fun or a way to let off steam. Play is vital to children's physical and mental health and well being.

Through play children learn about the world around them, and develop the physical and social skills that they need for life.

• Play and Child Health and Well-being
• Learning through Play
• The Importance of Risk in Play
• Play Types
• Playwork Principles
• The Child's Right to Play

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