
Evidence of Play Supporting KS1 Children with Professor Julie Fisher
- S9E2
- 1:09:19
- June 10th 2026
In this episode, Adam Marycz - Early Childhood Educationalist at TTS and host of this podcast - is joined by Professor Julie Fisher, an independent Early Years Adviser and Visiting Professor of Early Childhood Education at Oxford Brookes University.
They discuss the vital role of play in early childhood and Key Stage 1 education and explore research evidence, practical strategies, and policy implications for embedding play-based learning to enhance children's development and educational outcomes.
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