We are always looking to add to the already strong evidence base of the essential nature of play. If you have undertaken relevant research and would like this published on the Play Scotland website, please send a pdf report and if applicable the link to your website to info@playscotland.org.
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The transformation of play in Scotland: report of Play Scotland survey
Over 2000 adults in the UK shared their experiences of play in 1987...Resource type: Researchpdf (115.80 KB)
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Play Scotland Survey Report Executive Summary 2020
Summary of a survey was undertaken by Play Scotland in April 2020 on the impact of COVID-19 on play and childcare settings in Scotland.Resource type: Researchpdf (76.72 KB)
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Developing Play In Scotland
Research in conjunction with the Scottish Play Commission. The Scottish Poverty Information Unit...Resource type: Researchpdf (479.62 KB)
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Acorns and Conkers 2008
Acorns and Conkers provides an evidence base of the concerns and creative practice developedResource type: Researchpdf (1.16 MB)
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Play in Staffed Provision: The Scottish Experience
In 2011 Play Scotland surveyed a wide range of staff to find out...Resource type: Researchpdf (181.79 KB)
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Getting it Right for Play: Childrens Play in Scotland – the policy context
This pdf document outlines the Scottish Government’s commitment to Play in policy and guidance.Resource type: Policypdf (2.37 MB)
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Getting it Right for Play: The Power of Play: an evidence base – summary
A summary of the full evidence base documentResource type: Researchpdf (659.93 KB)
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Getting it Right for Play: The Power of Play: an evidence base
Play Scotland works to promote the importance of Play for all children and young...Resource type: Researchpdf (2.16 MB)
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Getting it Right for Play Toolkit: To assess and improve local play opportunities
Play Scotland developed the Getting it Right for Play Toolkit and supporting documents...Resource type: Toolkitpdf (3.00 MB)
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Play Builds Children CPPF Statement 2019
Our everyday environments and lifestyles mean that the natural growth and development that...Resource type: Researchpdf (308.22 KB)
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Scottish Home Play Survey Report Full
The 2016 Scottish Home Play Survey gathered the experiences of parents/carers of children...Resource type: Researchpdf (776.61 KB)
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Scottish Home Play Survey – June 2016 – Top Line Summary
The 2016 Scottish Home Play Survey gathered the experiences of parents/carers of children...Resource type: Researchpdf (663.90 KB)
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What do we know about play GUS PlayBriefing
Growing in Scotland and Play Scotland Research Growing Up in Scotland (GUS) collects...Resource type: Researchpdf (414.88 KB)
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The Play Return: A review of the wider impact of play initiatives
This review was produced in response to a meeting that was held with...Resource type: Researchpdf (1.04 MB)
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Scottish School Grounds Survey full report
School grounds are an inexpensive yet versatile resource, which offer a unique setting...Resource type: Researchpdf (9.31 MB)
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Scottish School Grounds Survey summary report
School grounds are an inexpensive yet versatile resource, which offer a unique setting...Resource type: Researchpdf (163.84 KB)
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Scottish School Grounds Survey literature review
Children and young people can spend up to twenty five percent of their...Resource type: Researchpdf (540.99 KB)
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