I recently spoke in Parliament to represent the 389 South West Devon residents who signed a petition on learning through play in key stage one education.
This petition was about how young children learn best and it is not about lowering academic standards. I shared examples from teachers and from Sparkwell All Saints Primary School where this approach is working well.
As a non-expert, I see both sides of the argument on play-based learning and would love to know your thoughts in the comments. You can also watch my full contribution below: