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An ideal toy for both boys and girls to inspire creative play through imagining themselves in the role of a doctor. Allowing children to look back and use their experience of visits to the doctor to recall instruments used and activities they were engaged in and to use that to inspire their own play. £39

When children hear the sound of a fire- engine whizzing down the street, or have a school   visit from the Fire Brigade, they are intrigued and stimulated to create dramatic stories where they are in control of the action- This set enables them to do just that. Painted in traditional red engine with a strong front ‘bumper’ bar, an extending ladder, a manually operated wind- up hose string mechanism, and a driver’s cab complete with a bendable Firefighter character, there are plenty of activities to engage and inspire children. £45

The possibilities with Meccano are endless.  If you can build it with Meccano, then you can built in real life!  Each kit comes with detailed instructions to create a Dump Truck and other inspiring vehicles.  Further instructions can be downloaded from www.meccano.com/uk or alternatively kids can let their imaginations run wild. Made from high quality metal, Meccano lasts for years, being passed on from generation to generation and is made to stand the test of time.  No batteries required. Meccano requires time and patience but the results are extremely rewarding. £19.99

This Theatre is also its own carry-case as it folds into itself for neat storage and transporting to the next show. From a parent’s or teacher’s perspective finger puppets are fabulous for a child’s development. Puppets encourage children to be creative, imaginative and communicative in ways very few other toys could achieve. With the Carry-case Theatre children will want to put on a show which will help them improve their speech and language skills and boost their confidence no end. It features satin top curtains and gold-trimmed velour side curtains that can be pulled open for dramatic effect. There is even a mini-chalkboard to ‘announce’ show times or the title of the latest ‘blockbuster’! £25.99

This sturdy wooden shop till, pretend money, credit card, receipt roll and barcode scanner are sure to appeal to children who enjoy a creative role play session, playing on their own as shop keeper or serving their customer friends in group play.  There’s even a drawer to keep the takings safe and help the young shop keeper practise their basic numeracy skills £29.99

Tegu’s magnetic wooden blocks combine the twin joys of traditional wooden building blocks and the gravity-defying ‘magic’ of magnetism. They are many toys in one; a race car, a lion, a family, a fortress, a space station, an ice cream stand, anything a child’s imagination can dream up! Our modular system of play ensures that all pieces and sets are compatible.  People are often surprised when two wooden blocks satisfyingly ‘click’ and ‘clack’ together. Tegu toys are designed to grow with children and provide an authentic open-ended play experience that is both fun and educational. £55

The Wheelybug has achieved cult status thanks to its unique, instantly loveable design and lasting play value.  This is a toy that in one adorable package gives children the ride of their lives and parents a design classic that they can be proud to have on show in their home.

£64.95

CALAFANT encourage children’s creativity and motoric skills. Children can create their own imaginative play worlds. Due to the pre-punched parts and special Easy-lock system they are easy to assemble. Children can paint and decorate the toys according to their own imagination with various kinds of paint and decoration materials, including natural materials. Children can play with a toy created by them and can express their feelings and experiences. The high quality cardboard enables long lasting play duration. Calafant toys do not require batteries and are made without any plastic material. £19.99 / £24.99