So I am a Year 1 teacher who is 'allowed' continuous provision in her classroom, but my fellow Year 1 teachers in my school, plus the headteacher and deputy head (who was an EYFS leader), say that the children shouldn't be 'playing with toys'. They believe that any use of the continuous provision must be 'purposeful' - that there must be teacher directed 'challenges' with end outcomes that the children must work towards.
I believe this is rubbish, and that play should be free and child led.
If you agree, would you sign this petition? Sorry if this is not allowed, but I came across it this weekend and I think it is so important that play, true play, is recognised in the Year 1 curriculum.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/729440