How much should children play in reception?

[Guest polly_grant]

Calling all reception teachers!

I'm wondering how much opportunity for play there is in reception classes, and what factors influence this?

I'm a former reception teacher and keen user of this helpful forum. I'm now training to be an Educational Psychologist. For my thesis, I'm investigating this topic, and would greatly appreciate your involvement. The results will help to better tailor support for effective learning in the early years.

The questionnaire takes about 10-15 minutes to complete, and can be found at:

http://www.sisey.net/Polly2/

I do hope that you will participate; there is an added incentive of the chance to win an £50 Amazon gift certificate!!