This simple activity has created numerous learning opportunities, including children drawing their interpretations of the monster, and even sculpting their own Shush Monsters from clay.

How long was it in the Education Sector before you realised the need for an initiative like ‘CAN I GO AND PLAY NOW’? Despite the ongoing situation with Covid-19 it is essential that we maintain the security of our systems.

We are there to facilitate learning not to dictate learning and his book makes this abundantly clear. and play pedagogy expert, Greg Bottrill, took the time to sit down with us and answer a view questions regarding his work – giving everyone the chance to truly understand what learning by play can achieve when applied correctly. Greg’s checklist is a must when setting up your learning environment and planning your play and co play in early years. Of course the government change is also in our hands so let's stand together and voice the change we want to see.

Greg thank you for writing such a superb book it’s the beach read I needed that made me think of work in such a ‘magical’ way. Greg encourages us all to amplify what childhood wants in our provision and planning, namely: choice, intention, size, nature, nonsense, magic, malevolence and love!A former Early Years Lead and Assistant Headteacher, Greg is passionate about education being an adventure not a pre-drawn route for children. As part of our ongoing In Conversation with … series, I have a chat with Greg Bottrill, Author and Play Pedagogy Expert. Ultimately, I am trying to show the Adult World that the magic of children is a place to come and adventure in. Since having time together for DC, I have witnessed the children’s excitement and enjoyment which was spoken about on the training first-hand.