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Play in early relationships
We're developing playful ways to help lay the best foundation possible for babies and children across the globe.
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Play and health
We're exploring the power of play in healthcare contexts and supporting both children's physical and mental health.
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Play and learning in schools
We're supporting educators to use evidence-informed playful approaches to learning in their teaching.
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Play, communication, and neurodiversity
We're investigating the role of play in language and communication with a focus on neurodiversity.
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Play and Policy
We work to ensure that knowledge from research is mobilised to help policy makers to improve children’s lives and life chances.