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Co-founder of Outdoors Thinking, Professor Jan White, has worked both nationally and internationally as an independent consultant. She advocates for high quality outdoor provision for services for children from birth onwards, with a particular focus on their early years. In this episode, we talk about all things outdoors and why outdoor play is so important for young children.

The Government's new "Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life" strategy aligns perfectly with our mission at 50 Things to Do Before You're Five. Hear from our Director: Institute for the Early Years, Rebecca Oberg, about just how intertwined both of our approaches really are.

Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture is a celebration of our rich heritage, vibrant creativity, and proud diversity, and at the heart of it all is PLAY. As we celebrate National Play Day 2025 on Wednesday 6th of August, Rebecca Oberg, Director: Institute for the Early Years, shares Bradford’s rich play history and how it is embedded into our culture.