ABOUT THE POWERFUL PLAY TEACHERS
EMPOWERING EDUCATORS TOGETHER
Welcome to The Powerful Play Teachers – a company co-founded by two teacher besties, Hayley and Katie, who trained together and share a love of play-based learning.
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
In our teacher training year, we had one session focused on EYFS. Just one! Guess how many sessions were about continuous provision? Yep, you guessed right – absolutely zero!
Then, all of a sudden, we were faced with our own classes and expected to have a wealth of knowledge.
After starting our own Teachergram pages, we saw hundreds, if not thousands, of teachers in the same situation. This is where The Powerful Play Club comes in. A resource hub and membership club to provide you with the tools, strategies and empowerment you deserve.
GET TO KNOW US
Dedicated EYFS & KS1 education professionals with a passion for play-based learning
Hayley Winter
Reception Teacher & EYFS Leader
I’m an experienced Early Years Leader and Teacher with over 16 years in education, the majority of which has been spent within the Early Years sector. Throughout my career, I’ve taken on a range of roles that have deepened my passion for child-led, play-based learning.
Alongside my teaching and leadership responsibilities, I support Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) within my school, and I facilitate on the NPQEYL programme.
My core focus is championing the holistic development of young children and promoting the vital role of play in learning. Through my work, I aim to empower educators with confidence in their practice, sharing practical tips, ideas and advice to help you build purposeful, playful and inspiring learning environments.
“It isn’t just play – playing is learning. When we honour the power of play, we honour the whole child.”
Katie O’Leary
Year 1 Teacher & KS1 Leader
I’m a Year 1 Teacher and KS1 Leader with over 10 years’ experience working in education settings. The majority of my teaching experience is working with Year 1 which is where my passion for provision-based learning has derived from.
I believe in breaking the mould of the formal KS1 classroom and creating engaging, memorable experiences for the children I teach. Nurturing and supporting teachers gives me a real buzz & I aim to provide easy-to-understand, practical ideas & relevant training to take into your classroom.
EXPERIENCED EDUCATORS
BRANDS WE’VE WORKED WITH
We’ve been lucky enough to collaborate with some of the top brands in EYFS and KS1 learning
– here’s just a few of them:
WHAT WE OFFER
Shared Expertise
Guidance from qualified, passionate, and experienced EYFS, KS1 and SEND educators.
Exclusive Club Membership
Access our resource hub and training videos – new resources and videos are added regularly.
Curriculum-Linked Resources
Provision plans, lesson inputs and editable resources to develop teaching practice and inspire play.
Teacher Support
The Powerful Play Teachers support childminders, EYFS, KS1 and SEND educators who champion play.
Empowering champions of play
Discover how our resources have benefited our The Powerful Play Teachers’ members
Explore our latest insights
Our blog explores strategies to enhance children’s learning through play and inclusion
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Why ‘continuous provision’ isn’t actually what you think it is
Maximise learning through continuous provision to nurture development and engagement.
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Breaking the mould of the KS1 formal classroom
How the demands of the National Curriculum can be met whilst providing a rich learning environment based around play and…
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Incidental learning opportunities
Empower young learners with strategies that promote independence and self-confidence.
Join the powerful play club today
AN EXCLUSIVE MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP FOR EARLY YEARS AND KS1 EDUCATORS WHO VALUE PLAY-BASED LEARNING. ACCESS RESOURCES, PLANNING, LESSON INPUTS AND TRAINING VIDEOS TO SUPPORT CHILD-LED EDUCATION.
