Edx Education’s Busy Play® Range Wins Bronze for Best Value for Money at the Absolutely Mama Awards 2025

Edx Education’s Busy Play® Range Wins Bronze for Best Value for Money at the Absolutely Mama Awards 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Edx Education’s Busy Play® range has won Bronze in the Best Value for Money category at the prestigious Absolutely Mama Awards 2025!

This award is a wonderful recognition of our commitment to creating affordable, high-quality educational toys that support children’s learning through play. The Busy Play® collection, designed especially for on-the-go learning and fun, has captured the hearts of both parents and educators for its portable, engaging, and budget-friendly design.

What is the Busy Play® Range?

The Busy Play® range by Edx Education is a curated collection of hands-on, educational activity sets that promote independent play while supporting early childhood development. Perfect for travel, car journeys, cafés, or quiet time at home, these compact kits are mess-free, reusable, and filled with developmental benefits.

Each Busy Play® set is designed to:

  • Support early maths, literacy, and motor skills
  • Encourage problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Foster creative and imaginative play
  • Keep children actively learning while having fun — anytime, anywhere!

Whether you’re a teacher looking for small-group resources or a parent seeking screen-free entertainment with learning value, the Busy Play® sets deliver versatile and affordable play-based learning for ages 3+.

Value for Money: Why It Matters

As parents and teachers, we all want the best for our children — but we also want resources that offer long-lasting value. The Busy Play® range was created with that in mind.

These portable sets offer:

  • Durability for long-term use at home or in the classroom
  • Educational depth aligned with early years frameworks
  • Affordability, making high-quality learning tools accessible to all families
  • Reusability, promoting sustainability and reducing waste

The Absolutely Mama Awards are voted on by real parents and caregivers, so winning in this category shows that the Busy Play® range is not just popular — it’s trusted and loved by families across the UK.

Designed for Teachers, Parents, and Curious Kids

At Edx Education, our mission is to make learning through play part of every child’s day whether at home, at school, or on the move. The Busy Play® range fits seamlessly into everyday life, offering bite-sized educational fun without screens or prep.

Backed by over 27 years of expertise in educational toy development, our range supports six core learning areas:
– Gross & fine motor skills
– Cognitive development
– Curiosity
– Social & emotional learning
– Speech & language

And when paired with our free downloadable activities and Play, Learn & Create podcast, the learning opportunities are endless.

Discover the Busy Play® Range Today

Join thousands of parents, teachers, and caregivers who are choosing Edx Education for their learning through play needs. Visit www.edxeducation.com to shop the Busy Play® award-winning range, access free home learning resources, and tune in to our podcast, Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education.

You’ll find:

  • Busy Play® sets covering early maths, fine motor development, and creative play
  • Downloadable guides to extend learning
  • Tips and tools for parents and educators to create joyful learning environments

Thank You for Supporting Edx Education

Winning Bronze for Best Value for Money with the Busy Play® range is an honour  and it’s thanks to you. We’re proud to be part of your learning journey and will continue to develop affordable, educational, and engaging toys that help every child thrive.

Because at Edx Education, we believe happy children play and play builds the foundation for lifelong learning.