Children not allowed to “play out” until age ten, Scotsman
23 March 2017
Marguerite Hunter Blair, chief executive of Play Scotland, pointed to a recent study…
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Let Kids Be Kids: Using Adventure and Nature to Bring Back Children’s Play
21 March 2017
It is a disappointing thing to see new playgrounds developed in city spaces…
Read more »Girl, 8, writes to council over swing for disabled brother
21 March 2017
Naomi wrote to the authority after visiting the new park near their home…
Read more »Designing streets for play – research and observation
17 March 2017
Many within the UK’s street play movement want to see long-term changes to…
Read more »Learning outside the classroom builds character and helps children thrive – it can’t become the preserve of independent schools
17 March 2017
Real education’ is about developing rounded, resilient individuals who also happen to score…
Read more »Speech: Scotland’s Play Charter
17 March 2017
Speech from Ruth Maguire MSP on Scotland’s Play Charter
Read more »Scottish Parliament debates national play charter
17 March 2017
The Scottish Parliament has debated the country’s first Play Charter, developed and promoted…
Read more »Transcript from Scotland’s Play Charter Debate
17 March 2017
You can read full transcript from Scotland’s Play Charter Debate held at the…
Read more »Play Scotland Annual Review 2016
17 March 2017
Delighted to launch our 2016 Annual Review, You can view this here
Read more »VACANCY with Play Scotland – Trainer/Assessors Required
16 March 2017
Play Scotland Vacancies Trainer/Assessors Required There is an exciting opportunity to deliver a…
Read more »RUTH LAUDS ‘PLAY CHAMPIONS’ AT ST LUKE’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
14 March 2017
Play is one of the most important means by which children learn and…
Read more »Lego to build up digital games as sales hit record high
14 March 2017
Marguerite Hunter Blair, chief executive of Play Scotland, said: “If you can use…
Read more »Primary school tells parents to put down their phones while picking up kids
14 March 2017
“Greet your CHILD with a SMILE, NOT A MOBILE” Full article
Read more »The Joy of Junk
8 March 2017
At a time of increasing debate over the extent of children’s use of screen-based technology, for…
Read more »Remove the Bubble Wrap: Why Over-Protection Hinders Healthy Child Development
8 March 2017
I’ve got only a few minutes left to spare before I have to…
Read more »Lego-based play therapy could help children with autism develop social skills
27 February 2017
Experts are looking to play therapy using Lego to help children with autism…
Read more »Teaching Children to Play With Fire
24 February 2017
At a Berlin day care center, a little boy lights a match and…
Read more »10 Things Your Toddler Will Play With More Than Any Toy You Buy
22 February 2017
“Mummy, can I have that? I NEEEDDDDD it.” The banshee cry all parents…
Read more »An updated UNCRC for the digital age
20 February 2017
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is truly inspiring document which sets…
Read more »Photographer combats gender stereotypes with the idea that ‘boys can, too’
20 February 2017
It started when my son was only a few months old. I had…
Read more »Future Me campaign launch, Scottish Government
15 February 2017
Parents encouraged to talk to children about their dreams. A new campaign encouraging…
Read more »Keeping children indoors is not the solution to pollution!
15 February 2017
The response to the recent air pollution alerts in London alarmed many of…
Read more »Play Theory: Understanding ‘Play Types’ and how they relate to Forest School
15 February 2017
“We’re on a ship,” she said, “and we’re going to a desert island….
Read more »Ten-year-old applies to be Cambridge professor of Lego
15 February 2017
“I am the best candidate for the job of professor of play in…
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