Overview

Harness the learning Power of Risky Play in the Early Years. Now, more than ever, children need to develop autonomy and decision-making skills.  Too often in Early Years settings, opportunities for learning through risky play are missed.  In this book, Zoe Sills and Sarah Watkins support you to overcome the barriers to embedding and allowing space for risky play in your setting.   *Know the value of Risky Play *Create a learning environment that encourages and supports Risky Play *Feel confident to allow the time and space for Risky Play *Develop a better understanding of risk and learning. Children know what they need for their bodies and minds.  Through self-directed play, children naturally challenge themselves.  They test their physical and emotional boundaries as part of cognitive and physical development. We should be supporting this child-led learning in the Early Years, not limiting it. This book helps you to do this - to harness the learning power of Risky Play.

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Author:   Zoe sills ,  Sarah Watkins
Publisher:   Sage Publications Ltd
Imprint:   Sage Publications Ltd
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9781529685817

ISBN 10:   1529685818
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   25 August 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part one: Exploring ‘risky play’ Chapter 1: What is risky play? Chapter 2: The history of risk in play Chapter 3: Why does it matter? Chapter 4: The benefits of risky play Chapter 5: The rights of the child Part two: Creating an environment for risky play Chapter 6: What are we trying to facilitate and foster? Chapter 7: Things to consider for the physical environment Chapter 8: Loose parts Chapter 9: Small spaces and expeditions Chapter 10: The emotional environment Chapter 11: Staff development – hearing and supporting staff Chapter 12: Getting parents on board Part three: Risky play in practice Chapter 13: Risk assessment Chapter 14: Areas that are most often asked about Chapter 15: Observation and adaptation Chapter 16: Rules and boundaries Chapter 17: Why does discrimination in play matter? Chapter 18: The role of the adult

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Zoe Sills is a Forest School leader who delivers training and outdoor learning opportunities as Jackdaw Forest School, as well as working for Play Scotland as an OPAL mentor. Previously, Zoe has been a pastoral leader, secondary and middle school teacher and manager of Early Years settings. Sarah Watkins is a Forest School leader who runs an outdoor learning company called Dandy Lions. Sarah was previously Head of School and is now an Associate Lecturer at the University of Worcester, in the education department.

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