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Why Children Need Joy with Ben Kingston-Hughes

Oct 15, 2026
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Join Ben for this four part module exploring why children need joy. Full of neuroscience, research evidence and backed up by real stories from Ben himself, enjoy this joyful and informative journey.

Ben Kingston-Hughes is an international keynote speaker, author and multi award-winning trainer. He is also the Managing Director of Inspired Children and has worked with vulnerable children across the UK for over 34 years. He has appeared on television several times working on a variety of children’s projects and his distinctive blend of humour, neuroscience and real-life practical experiences have made his training invaluable for anyone working with children.

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This module can also be found in the Play and Creativity section of the Learning Area.

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