Findings of the Scottish Play Commission
Marguerite Hunter Blair & Susan McIntyre Play Scotland
In 2006 the To Play or Not To Play parents group in North Glasgow lodged petition PE913 at the Scottish Parliament calling for a ‘Play Strategy that recognises the right of all children in Scotland to a safe, accessible and challenging play environment’. In March 2006 history was made at the Scottish Parliament when 81 MSPs signed a motion endorsing the Importance of Play.
The Scottish Government has also made a manifesto commitment to a National Play Strategy and is currently examining a strategic approach to play in the Early Years Framework.
As a result of this, the Scottish Play Commission, funded by the Big Lottery, was set up in November 2007 by Play Scotland. This publication states the findings and recommendations of the Commission.
