1. The role of the adult in supporting play

2. The role of the adult in supporting play ( from OHagan &Smith 1995);Collins, Insey&Soler 2001);Brown 2003 Health and safety and risk assessment Maximum space and freedom to explore and investigate Rooms which are divided appropriately but which are well defined by using screens or other devices

3. Role of the adult in supporting play A logic to setting out areas –so keeping messy areas together and quiet areas separate from them Areas which are well presented and which make children want to go to them Organisation which allows children space to think and consider before moving on to other areas

4. Role of the adult in supporting play Materials which allow for a progression of childrens play needs and learning Age appropriate materials Equipment which the children can take out and tidy away independently

5. Role of the adult in supporting play Resources arranged so that children can locate them independently and use them without needing to rely on adults help Equipment which allows children to discover and to take calculated risks Resources which are easily located because they are contained and are well labelled

6. Role of the adult in supporting play Materials which are stored logically and accessibly Workers who work together and who know what each other is doing Good organisation and planning with written plans available for everyone to see

7. Role of the adult in supporting play Engagement with children Encouraging problem solving Empowering children to become reflective participants

8. Role of the adult in supporting play Learning begins when children /students see themselves as competent, capable and worthy of learning Sonia Nieto in Developing Pedagogy Being aware of how children communicate with us