Analyse the impact of philosophical approaches on current frameworks in relation to play environments

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: Unit 3.4: Contribute to enabling play environments
Learning outcome: 1 Understand the play environment
Assessment criteria: 1.4 Analyse the impact of philosophical approaches on current frameworks in relation to play environments

• Philosophical approaches to play can be found here
• Montessori – children should have access to a choice of play activities that are set up in line with their individual interests
• Bruce – children should be free to move between indoor and outdoor environments
• Isaacs – the environment should be warm and stimulating