EYE L3 WF 9 Understanding play for learning and holistic development (L/651/1398)

1. Understand theories of play and its fundamental role in learning and development

2. Understand the significance of play for learning and development

3. Understand play at different stages of babies’ and children’s development

  • 3.1. Describe how babies’ and children’s play needs and preferences change in relation to their interests and stage of development

4. Understand different types of play for all children

5. Understand inclusive play practice

  • 5.1 Explain the role of the early years educator when providing an inclusive play environment

6. Be able to plan, lead and evaluate play opportunities in an early years setting

  • 6.1 Plan, lead and evaluate six experiences with babies and children in an early years setting. A minimum of one play experience must be carried out in an outdoor environment
  • 6.2 Review one learning experience using theoretical perspectives and philosophical approaches to play that support the developmental stage, needs and interests of children

7. Be able to lead and support

  • 7.1 Support individual children’s participation in planned and unplanned play experiences with inclusive play experiences
    regard to the child’s stage of development and personal interest

8. Be able to apply theoretical perspectives and philosophical approaches in planning play opportunities

  • 8.1 Plan play experiences, demonstrating links to theoretical perspectives and philosophical approaches

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