The week will run from 21-27 June and aims to encourage and inspire early years professionals to ensure that learning through play is at the centre of their practice following more than a year of Covid-19 restrictions.
Neil Leitch, EYA chief executive, said: “The early years workforce is deeply concerned about the impact that lockdowns and social distancing measures have had on children’s development. Play should be central to young children’s lives, bringing with it so many benefits, and we must make it that way once again.”
Early years professionals are also invited to watch a recorded panel discussion with early years experts Helen Moylett, Professor Cathy Nutbrown, Nancy Stewart and Anni McTavish, talking about the importance of play.
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