Meynell is a playworker, playwork trainer/lecturer, and playwork advocate who is absolutely passionate about his work and the way it improves the lives of children. He qualified as a teacher, youth worker, and playworker and has early years expertise. Meynell has a very clear understanding of the role of play and its importance in the everyday worlds of children. He has been working with children in one way or another for 48 years and has travelled to many countries across the world, to teach.

Realised the criticality of play while working with children in an alternative learning space. This grew more important after I became a mother. Was fascinated by playwork and it has inspired our work at headstreams since. We have created safe facilitated playspaces called Tackle Caravans for the underserved and organised 3 Play Conferences. I also facilitate a certificate course called Play and Human Development that we offer.

Naveen works with children and youth in creating playful learning spaces and facilitating experiences that promote learning and well-being. He co-founded Headstreams, a non-profit organisation in 2008 with the belief that every person needs opportunities to realise their inherent potential. And through the journey discovered that play is a powerful experience which leads us towards this realisation. Naveen is actively involved in the design and facilitation of academic courses on Play in India.