The Play Expert
Discover the power of play and celebrate children as resilient, capable and confident learners.
Online Webinar
Tuesday 3 November 2026
13:00 - 15:00
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Invoice Payment
Available to Booking Managers from schools or settings that are approved to pay by invoice.
£ 39 +VAT
- £46.80 including 20% VAT
- Invoice bookings must be made by a designated Booking Manager for your school or setting
- The school or setting must be approved to pay by invoice with HFL Education
Card Payment
Available to anyone booking on behalf of a school or setting who wishes to pay by card.
£ 39 +VAT
- £46.80 including 20% VAT
- Booking should be made by the attendee account
- If booking multiple places, the booking should be made by the designated Booking Manager for the school / setting
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If my school / setting is not approved to pay by invoice, how can I get approved?
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Card Payment
For individuals booking a single personal space on this course
£ 39 +VAT
- £46.80 including 20% VAT
- Should be used to book one individual place for yourself
- Please use the 'Schools & Settings' tab if you are purchasing as part of a school or setting
About this course
This session equips delegates with practical strategies to support every child’s unique learning journey, helping them to explore, discover, and achieve their full potential. Key benefits include: Understanding the natural stages of play and how they shape children’s behaviours, curiosity, and creativity. Learning how to use effective interactions and become a skilled play partner who extends children’s thinking while supporting child-led learning. Empowering children to take ownership of their learning, building independence, confidence, and intrinsic motivation. Recognising and maximising opportunities for holistic development across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains. Gaining practical tools to create engaging, child centred learning environments that place children’s strengths and interests at the heart of their education.
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describe the stages of play, how the stages influence a child's behaviour and creativity
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become skilled play partners who extend children’s thinking
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take ownership of their learning, foster independence and intrinsic motivation
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recognise how play supports cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth
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how play promotes exploration, discovery, and meaningful engagement