The Early Years Alliance is the largest and most representative early years membership organisation in England. A registered educational charity, we represent 14,000 members and support them to deliver care and learning to over 800,000 families every year. – We offer information and advice. – We produce specialist publications. – We run acclaimed training schemes. […]
Mission The Institute for Self Active Education (ISAE) is a non-profit charitable organization established in 1980, founded by Dr. Walter and Kitty Drew. As a community of practice, it promotes self active play as a tool for encouraging and awakening the creative potential in children, teachers, parents and others to help improve and enhance the […]
IPA-USA carries forth the mission of its parent organization, IPA World. To accomplish the Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles, IPA-USA does the following: Advocates for the ratification by the USA on the Convention of the Rights of the Child Acts as a resource for other national and international organizations and UN agencies by providing consultations, […]
IPA is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961. It provides a forum for exchange and action across disciplines and across sectors. IPA member groups initiate a wide variety of projects that promote the child’s right to play, with members in close to 50 countries. These include seminars, conferences, study tours, research, publications, playground design, […]
Playworks has been helping educators re-think playtime since 1995 We help kids to stay active and build valuable life skills through play. Playworks brings out the best in kids, through play Playtime is kids’ time. But schools can and should create play environments that help kids be their best. Studies show that recess matters: a […]
Jeff Harry offers coaching sessions to show individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled – all by playing. Jeff believes that we already have many of the answers we seek, and by simply unleashing our inner child, we can find our purpose and, in turn, […]
The Circle of Play is a body and movement play practice that guides helping professionals to experience the restorative and transformative function of play. The Circle of Play’s vision is to foster transformative learning experiences for helping professionals within the healthcare, education, and corporate sectors. Through play workshops, seminars, well-being coaching, and retreats, helping professionals […]
Our mission is to equip at-risk kids with the skills they need to succeed in school, stay in school, and thrive in life. THE NEED Growing up is tough, growing up without the resources and support you need is even tougher. Low-income kids oftentimes experience significant trauma, are exposed to violence, have fewer role models, […]
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