Tina Bruce wrote ‘The twelve features of play’. Which four of the statements below are included in those twelve features?

In England, play has an established place in the early years foundation stage starting from the themes and principles where play and exploration are a fundamental commitment in the theme of learning and development. Is this statement true or false?

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Play is recognised as so to their well-being and that the right to is set down in the United Nations on the Rights of the Child (1989), and play is a fundamental within the Early Years Stage.

Play promotes children’s development, learning, imagination, creativity and independence. Is this statement true or false?

Only formal learning helps children to understand the people and places in their lives, learn about their environment and develop their sense of community. Is this statement true or false?

Through playing, children are creating their own culture, developing their abilities, exploring their creativity and learning about themselves, other people and the world around them. Is this statement true or false?

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Playing is integral to children’s of their lives, their health and their development. Children and young people – and non-disabled – whatever their age, culture, or social and economic background, and want to play, indoors and out, in way they can.