How much should children play in reception?

[Guest polly_grant]

Did I mention the incentive? So far there is a one in eight chance of winning a £50 Amazon gift certificate! It really does just take 10-15 minutes of your time, and would greatly help me out as well as contributing to research in this interesting and important area. I do hope that some more of you will provide your views.

 

Thank you to all those who have completed the questionnaire already.

 

The original post is included here for your information:

 

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!!

[AnonyMouse_19802]

Hi polly_grant I'm not reception but would be very interested to read your findings! Any chance of letting us know what the reception teachers came up with, regards to play?

[Guest polly_grant]

Hi polly_grant I'm not reception but would be very interested to read your findings! Any chance of letting us know what the reception teachers came up with, regards to play?

Yes of course! The report will not be complete until next year (2016), however, if you send me your email address then I can email it to you once it is complete. Thank you for your interest.