This article was downloaded by: [University of Limerick] On: 12 October 2011, At: 12:30 Publisher: Routledge Informa Ltd Registered in England and Wales Registered Number: 1072954 Registered office: Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer Street, London W1T 3JH, UK Early Years Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/ceye20 Differences in practitioners’ understanding of play and how this influences pedagogy and children’s perceptions of play Karen McInnes a , Justine Howard b , Gareth Miles a & Kevin Crowley a a School of Psychology, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, UK b Centre for Children and Young People’s Health and Well Being, Swansea University, Swansea, UK Available online: 17 May 2011 To cite this article: Karen McInnes, Justine Howard, Gareth Miles & Kevin Crowley (2011): Differences in practitioners’ understanding of play and how this influences pedagogy and children’s perceptions of play, Early Years, 31:2, 121-133 To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09575146.2011.572870 PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ARTICLE Full terms and conditions of use: http://www.tandfonline.com/page/terms-and- conditions This article may be used for research, teaching, and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, redistribution, reselling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply, or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden. The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents will be complete or accurate or up to date. The accuracy of any instructions, formulae, and drug doses should be independently verified with primary sources. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss, actions, claims, proceedings, demand, or costs or damages whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with or arising out of the use of this material.