Meet the Authors

of Play, Learn, Belong: A Practical Guide to Inclusive Play Pedagogy 

Amy MacArthur

Programme Director of the MEd Early Years programme at the University of Aberdeen. 

Vicky
Simpson

Programme Director of the BA Childhood Practice programme at the University of Aberdeen

Shannon Babbie

Programme Director of the Inclusive Practice & Autism programme at the University of Aberdeen.

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