# Making Space for Play - A Conversation with Eugene Minogue

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Podcast: [Early Excellence Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/early-excellence-podcast-4357044)
Published: 2026-06-12T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://anchor.fm/early-excellence
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## Resource

Play isn't a luxury — so why does it keep getting pushed to the margins? Re-release: Originally aired on 20 Feb 2026 Eugene Minogue, Interim Executive Director at Play England, joins us to discuss why play matters so much for children's development, the barriers standing in its way, and what a genuine cultural shift around play would look like. Episode Links Explore Play England's Official Website Listen to our Episode with Ruth Lue-Quee

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