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Scottish School Grounds Survey literature review
Scottish School Grounds Survey literature review
Children and young people can spend up to twenty five percent of their total school time in the school grounds. School grounds therefore offer an important resource for learning, play...
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Developing Play In Scotland
Developing Play In Scotland
Research in conjunction with the Scottish Play Commission. The Scottish Poverty Information Unit (SPIU) was commissioned by Play Scotland to canvass opinion among the play sector in Scotland to determine...
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Acorns and Conkers 2008
Acorns and Conkers 2008
Acorns and Conkers provides an evidence base of the concerns and creative practice developed
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Play in Staffed Provision: The Scottish Experience
Play in Staffed Provision: The Scottish Experience
In 2011 Play Scotland surveyed a wide range of staff to find out about their experience of facilitating free play and outdoor play. Their responses demonstrate a firm commitment to children’s...
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Getting it Right for Play: The Power of Play: an evidence base – summary
Getting it Right for Play: The Power of Play: an evidence base – summary
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Getting it Right for Play: The Power of Play: an evidence base
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 people, and campaigns to create increased Play opportunities in the community. As a result, Play Scotland was...
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Noticing Nature Report
Noticing Nature Report
This report provides an overview of our main findings, including deeper analysis by University of Derby of data from wide-ranging national surveys we undertook with children and adults. Fieldwork for...
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Playtime Matters Report Outdoor Classroom Day
Playtime Matters Report Outdoor Classroom Day
This report brings together both previous research and new findings that make the case for playtimes being a key part of the school day. It shows that outdoor play at...
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