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All about...Role play

Practice
By Anne O'Connor, who is an early years specialist and has held posts including co-ordinator of an early years unit, deputy head and associate trainer for a local authority Let's pretend
By Anne O'Connor, who is an early years specialist and has held posts including co-ordinator of an early years unit, deputy head and associate trainer for a local authority

Let's pretend

* The importance and potential of role play for Foundation Stage children

Keep watch

* Planning, observation and gender in role play

Lead roles

* The role of the practitioner

Bring and buy

* Resourcing role play areas