In this talk from the #PEDALConference2025, Dr Nikhit D’Sa shares lessons from four years of research with communities in Haiti including lessons for similar initiatives in other contexts around the world:
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Have you watched the #PEDALConference2025 recordings yet? Ellen Beate Hansen Sandseter presented “Children’s risky play: Thrilling experiences and developmental benefits":
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Have you watched the #PEDALConference2025 recordings yet? Dr Catherine Draper, Associate Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa presented “Early childhood development and the ‘next 1000 days’: youtube.com/watch?v=vm41...
Have you watched the #PEDALConference2025 recordings yet? Bo Stjerne Thomsen, Head of Educational Impact at @legoeducation.bsky.social presented Play: The future of learning and thriving:
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Minister of Early Education at the Department of Education @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social attended the #PEDALConference2025 to speak about the Plan for Change and giving every child the best start in life 🪁
Watch the full recording here:
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Check out the recordings from #PEDALConference2025, including me presenting preliminary results from our scoping review on generative AI toys 📖👇
Enjoyed sharing preliminary results from our AI in the Early Years research last week alongside Prof Rosie Flewitt and Prof Hatice Gunes at #PEDALConference2025!
...and the #PEDALConference2025 draws to a close! Thank you so much to our wonderful keynote and workshop speakers, the PEDAL and Faculty of Education team and of course to all of our wonderful attendees who've travelled from near and far! Cheers! 🥂
Huge thanks to Professor Rosie Flewitt, Professor Hatice Gunes and PEDAL’s Dr @ejgoodacre.bsky.social for their presentations on AI, Toys and the Future at the #PEDALConference2025 - plenty of food for thought!
“Let's not forget the enormous joy of playing with children... Children give a lot to us when we play with them!"
Loved this from @juliangrenier.bsky.social’s keynote presentation at the #PEDALConference2025
It was wonderful to have @salhogg.bsky.social - PEDAL’s former Senior Policy Fellow - back for the #PEDALConference2025!
Sally spoke about the Royal Foundation’s Shaping Us Framework and about lessons from her work in PEDAL about working collaboratively with policy makers.
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Dr Nikhit D’Sa reminded us today that in contexts of adversity there are always sources of resilience to be harnessed within systems.
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@emmapritchard95.bsky.social spoke on the perspectives of autistic adults about play. From a neurodiversity-affirming approach some takeaways emerged:
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@safriedman.bsky.social spoke on the importance of using nature to support neurodivergent people and play. Key takeaways are:
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Dr Sinéad McNally talked about the importance of consulting and asking neurodivergent children's perspectives on play. From her research on asking children aged 5-12, some takeaways emerged:
Loved hearing Amy McNaughton talk about how Public Health Wales are developing a framework for action to help improve outcomes for the early years.
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Thank you to @eleanorire.bsky.social for sharing more about @nuffieldfoundation.org’s mission to fund impactful research projects using evidence-based research to determine learning gaps.
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What if play was on prescription?
Bo Stjerne Thomsen argues the idea has hope! Play can help children keep attention, relate to others, and build confidence. Hospitals can be a place for children to play, grow and learn!
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Watch this space to see how Sarah and Debra get on today and catch a glimpse the PPAT here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=POR783ePHkc
#PlayEveryDay #WorldPlayDay #InternationalDayofPlay #ChildrenOnTheEdge #PEDALConference2025
Delighted to be at PEDAL’s 10th anniversary conference, hearing minister Stephen Morgan advocating for the importance of play in children’s lives.
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Today's the day of the #PEDALConference2025 and the #InternationalDayofPlay!
Please share your thoughts, photos and take aways on whichever social media platform you use, tagging us @PEDALCam and using the #PEDALConference2025 hashtag!
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The #PEDALConference2025 is TOMORROW! Ticket sales have now closed but we'll be recording some content from the day to share on our YouTube channel afterwards!
More details here: pedalhub.net/conference2025/
We are thrilled to share the agenda for the #PEDALConference2025!
If you have booked a ticket, please check your emails for a quick survey to register for your choice of workshop, and some helpful info about the day.
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Dr @safriedman.bsky.social, Dr Sinéad McNally, and Dr @emmapritchard95.bsky.social will participate in a panel discussion on "Neurodiversity-affirming play" at the #PEDALConference2025.
Please see pedalhub.net/conference20... for more details about our talks and speakers - not long to go now!
Amy McNaughton, @eleanorire.bsky.social and @salhogg.bsky.social will participate in a panel discussion on "Building a community for policy change" at the #PEDALConference2025.
Please see pedalhub.net/conference20... for more details about our talks and speakers - not long to go now!
It's your last chance to book your place for the #PEDALConference2025 as ticket sales close at 11pm on Friday!
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Professor Hatice Gunes and Professor Rosie Flewitt will participate in a panel discussion on "AI, Toys and the Future" at the #PEDALConference2025.
Head to pedalhub.net/conference2025speakers to learn more about this year's speakers!
Join us at the #PEDALConference2025 where Prof Rosie Flewitt and Prof Hatice Gunes will participate in a panel entitled "AI, toys, and the future".
Learn more at: pedalhub.net/conference20...
Book your tickets at: pedalhub.net/conference2025
Stephen Morgan MP was appointed Minister for Early Education at the Department for Education on 9 July 2024. He was re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South in July 2024. Stephen leads on a wide portfolio as the Minister for Early Education. He covers all aspects of Early Years and Childcare policy, as well as being the ministerial lead for AI and digital & data, education estates, school food, safeguarding, behaviour, sustainability and mental health support in schools.
We'll be joined at the #PEDALConference2025 by keynote speaker @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social, Minister for Early Education at the Department for Education
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Book your tickets at: pedalhub.net/conference2025
