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21. WHY SCHOOLS NEED MORE PLAY WITH GREG BOTTRILL

21. WHY SCHOOLS NEED MORE PLAY WITH GREG BOTTRILL

Update: 2025-01-10
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In this episode Emma chats to Greg Botrill, teacher, educational thought leader and early years expert. Greg explains how education is so deeply entrenched in politics and the gaps between where we’re at with education today and where kids are going. Greg is passionate about imagination and creativity and shares some of his approaches and introduces Emma to the ‘magic mustard tin’. Greg is the author of three books: Can I Go and Play now? The Magic of Children Love Letters to Play Follow Greg on IG and Twitter - @canigoandplaynow



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21. WHY SCHOOLS NEED MORE PLAY WITH GREG BOTTRILL

21. WHY SCHOOLS NEED MORE PLAY WITH GREG BOTTRILL

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