Adventure is waiting for you!
What if the most powerful learning comes from embracing the 'side quest'?
In this episode, we explore the heart of play-based learning and the power of continuous provision, not just as a classroom strategy, but as a long-term investment in children’s development, wellbeing, and future readiness.
- How does continuous provision create space for autonomy, creativity, and deep-level thinking?
- How can we measure the impact of play meaningfully, without losing its magic?
- What are the benefits of child-led play when building the core skills children need to thrive in today's fast-paced and ever-changing world: problem-solving, resilience, emotional literacy, and confidence?
- How can educators reimagine learning frameworks not just for reform, but to truly future-proof our children’s wellbeing, creativity and growth?
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About the Host:
Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.
She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled' in creative life, combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.
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Emma is an EYFS specialist consultant, former headteacher and the founder of the COOL curriculum, a continuous provision framework changing the pedagogy in KS1 classrooms. She is passionate about creating classrooms where autonomy, creativity and joy are centred and works with schools and trusts on bespoke curriculum projects and EYFS leadership support.
