In a trailblazing collaboration, FUNdamentally Children and the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) are partnering to support the integration of play into the primary curriculum. This alliance is poised to bring substantial benefits to educators, parents, and, most importantly, children across the UK.
About The Good Play Guide
The Good Play Guide is an international organisation dedicated to promoting learning and development through play. Founded by Dr Amanda Gummer, alongside the research and consultancy team at FUNdamentally Children, the Good Play Guide provides expert advice, reviews, and resources to help parents and educators choose the best products and activities for children. With a team of child development experts, including psychologists, teachers, and play specialists, FUNdamentally Children leverages research and real-world insights to ensure that children’s play experiences are both enjoyable and educational.
The organisation’s approach is rooted in the understanding that play is not just a leisure activity, but a critical medium through which children develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Through play, children learn to solve problems, interact with others, express themselves, and understand the world around them. The Good Play Guide aims to make these benefits accessible by providing resources that highlight the importance of play and guide parents and educators in making informed choices.
About BESA
The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) is a trade association that represents the UK’s education suppliers. Established in 1933, BESA supports its members by providing insights into market trends, networking opportunities, and advocacy at the government level. BESA members include manufacturers and distributors of educational products, services, and technology, all dedicated to improving the quality of education in the UK.
BESA’s mission is to ensure that the UK remains at the forefront of education provision globally. By supporting members through research, training, and events, BESA helps educational suppliers stay innovative and effective in meeting the needs of modern education.
The Partnership: A Game-Changer for Primary Education
The collaboration between Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Play Guide and BESA is a strategic alignment of two organisations committed to enhancing the quality of education through innovative approaches. This partnership will focus on incorporating play into the primary curriculum, providing BESA members with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to implement play-based learning strategies effectively.
The partnership will leverage the strengths of both organisations to promote play-based learning, providing resources, training, and expert insights to enhance educational practices. By working together, the Good Play Guide and BESA strive to create enriching, play-based learning environments that support the holistic development of children and offer educators dynamic and effective teaching tools.
The Impact: Enhancing Learning Through Play
The integration of play into the primary curriculum has the potential to transform educational experiences for children. Play-based learning can make lessons more engaging and enjoyable, fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. By developing critical thinking, creativity, and social skills through play, children are better prepared for the challenges of the future.
Educators will benefit from new strategies and resources that make teaching more dynamic and responsive to the needs of their students. Parents will see their children thrive in an environment that values and nurtures their natural curiosity and enthusiasm for play.
The partnership between the Good Play Guide and BESA marks a significant step forward in the evolution of primary education. This collaboration underscores the essential role of play in education and sets the stage for a brighter, more engaging future for primary school students across the UK.
