The Power of Risky Play in the Early Years

Harness the learning Power of Risky Play in the Early Years.

List of contents

Part one: Exploring 'risky play'
Chapter 1: What is risky play?
Chapter 2: The history of risk in play
Chapter 3: Why does it matter?
Chapter 4: The benefits of risky play
Chapter 5: The rights of the child
Part two: Creating an environment for risky play
Chapter 6: What are we trying to facilitate and foster?
Chapter 7: Things to consider for the physical environment
Chapter 8: Loose parts
Chapter 9: Small spaces and expeditions
Chapter 10: The emotional environment
Chapter 11: Staff development - hearing and supporting staff
Chapter 12: Getting parents on board
Part three: Risky play in practice
Chapter 13: Risk assessment
Chapter 14: Areas that are most often asked about
Chapter 15: Observation and adaptation
Chapter 16: Rules and boundaries
Chapter 17: Why does discrimination in play matter?
Chapter 18: The role of the adult

About the author

Zoe Sills is a Forest School leader who delivers training and outdoor learning opportunities as Jackdaw Forest School, as well as working for Play Scotland as an OPAL mentor. Previously, Zoe has been a pastoral leader, secondary and middle school teacher and manager of Early Years settings.
Sarah Watkins is a Forest School leader who runs an outdoor learning company called Dandy Lions. Sarah was previously Head of School and is now an Associate Lecturer at the University of Worcester, in the education department.

Product details

• Authors: Zoe sills, Watkins Sarah
• Publisher: Sage Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 13.10.2025
• EAN: 9781529685817
• ISBN: 978-1-5296-8581-7
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Kindergarten and pre-school education; EDUCATION / Professional Development, teacher training, Pre-school & kindergarten, Early childhood care and education, Pre-school and kindergarten, For pre-school learning, Textbook, coursework, Outdoor schools / education