"Written from the author's deep commitment to young children's play, this second edition is straightforward and enthusiastically written and packed with good advice and activities to both enhance and challenge current play practices and adults' thinking. It's a great combination of initial theoretical justification followed by many good examples of play situations to which practitioners can relate..." Professor Emeritus Janet Moyles, Early Years & Play Consultant<BR><BR>This extremely practical and child-focused book gives you the tools you need to make sure all the children in your care are included and involved in the play opportunities at your setting.<BR><BR>A key book for those in practice, and underpinned by sound theory, this book will help you encourage and support inclusive play throughout your setting; it is packed with activities for you to try, ideas for small changes that can have a big impact and clear guidance on writing a play policy.<BR><BR>With a focus on appreciating children as individuals, this book is essential for all early years practitioners and early years students at any level.