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  • Outdoor play

    Outdoor play

    Outdoor play is a fun way to help develop a child's gross motor skills, help them learn to interact with others, build self-esteem and help them learn about the natural world. 

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  • How play can help child develo...

    How play can help child develo...

    Play is one of the main ways in which children learn and develop. It helps to build self-worth by giving a child a sense of his or her own abilities and to feel good about themselves.

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    Providing support to families in Leicestershire

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    Find out about our work and impact over the last year supporting families across the UK

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  • How play can help child develo...

    How play can help child develo...

    Watch our video to find out how play can help with child development 

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    Helping your child play

    Watch our video on helping your child play

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    Outdoor play

    Watch our video on the benefits of outdoor play

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