Play Scotland Home play pack
8 May 2020
Play Scotland are delighted to launch their Home play pack which will be…
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Playday 2020
5 May 2020
We are delighted to announce that the theme for this year’s Playday is…
Read more »Play Scotland Survey Report
5 May 2020
Just released – a survey was undertaken by Play Scotland in April 2020…
Read more »IPA Play in Crisis: support for parents and carers
13 April 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on children and families around the…
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Life in the time of Covid.19 – Self isolation as a teenager. Day 19
10 April 2020
Day 19: making the most of Easter in isolation Today my dog turns…
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Life in the time of Covid.19 – Self isolation as a teenager. Day 12
3 April 2020
Day 12: birthday in lockdown Today was the day that was supposed to…
Read more »Life in the time of Covid.19 – Self isolation as a teenager. Day 10
1 April 2020
Day 10: a little normality I spent this morning sitting in the garden with…
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Life in the time of Covid.19 – Self isolation as a teenager. Day 9
31 March 2020
Day 9: coping Today was a very slow start indeed. When my alarm…
Read more »Life in the time of Covid.19 – Self isolation as a teenager. Day 8
30 March 2020
Day 8: strange times Today I woke up to bright sunshine and warmth….
Read more »Life in the time of Covid.19 – Self isolation as a teenager. Day 6
28 March 2020
Day 6: making the best of lockdown Not much happened today until the…
Read more »Life in the time of Covid.19 – Self isolation as a teenager. Day 5
27 March 2020
Day 5: old habits This morning, I tried to give myself a lie…
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Life in the time of Covid.19 – Self isolation as a teenager. Day 4
26 March 2020
Day 4: routine As of today, I’ve decided to set my morning alarm…
Read more »Why can’t children play with other children?
25 March 2020
Reports from overseas suggest they wished they had followed guidance earlier. Please note…
Read more »Play in the time of coronavirus
25 March 2020
Tim Gill and Penny Wilson share some thoughts and ideas on supporting children’s…
Read more »Life in the time of Covid.19 – Self isolation as a teenager. Day 3
25 March 2020
Day 3: getting into the swing of things When I woke up this…
Read more »Life in the time of Covid.19 – Self isolation as a teenager. Day 2
24 March 2020
Day 2: a new normal Today I woke to the sun shining through…
Read more »Family cycling: how to create a new daily routine
24 March 2020
Our friends at Cycling UK who are our partners on the Play Together…
Read more »Life in the time of Covid.19 – Self isolation as a teenager. Day 1
23 March 2020
At Play Scotland we have always been aware of the importance of play…
Read more »Playing through the Coronavirus Pandemic
20 March 2020
“Playing through difficult issues helps children come to terms with stuff that’s out…
Read more »Playday Event in Kilmarnock
24 July 2019
Playday activities are taking place in Kay park, Kilmarnock! There will be a…
Read more »Let them play! Kids need freedom from play restrictions to develop
10 June 2019
Unstructured play improves learning and social and physical development. Providing a variety of play options, improved play access and…
Read more »Outdoor learning has huge benefits for children and teachers — so why isn’t it used in more schools?
10 June 2019
Research shows that healthier and happier children do better in school, and that education…
Read more »Weatherwatch: why children need more time outdoors
7 June 2019
A rise in shortsightedness has been blamed on young people getting too little daylight. …
Read more »Outdoor Nurseries Social Enterprise Fund open for applications
7 June 2019
Thanks to a generous donation from a supporter who wishes to remain anonymous,…
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