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Really inspired by the community talks from Willowacres Trust, Mayfield&Easthouses Dev Trust @VShetland, Burnfoot Community Future, Stellas Voice & Dunterlie Action Group. Their passion and work shining for local voices is truly uplifting. #CommunitySpeaks #Scotland

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Really interesting discussions about how to support #childrensrights at the Clan Childlaw and Together Launch Event Rights Empowered: Children’s Right to Justice Project. #UNCRC #Article31 #moreplayplease #playeveryday

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Taking risks in play helps children grow. 🧗‍♂️ They learn limits 🧠 Build resilience 💪 Gain confidence The goal isn’t zero risk—it’s balanced risk with big benefits. www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...

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Only 20% of parents say they’re very happy with the time they have to play with their child. Life is busy, but even small moments of play matter! 🎲💛 How do you make time for play? Check out these fun travel games: www.playscotland.org/play/games-f... #PlayMatters #Parenting

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📣 New Report: School Grounds in Scotland 2025 We surveyed over 1,000 schools about how they use their grounds in partnership with Learning Through Landscapes & @naturescot.bsky.social Our research highlights the huge potential for outdoor play and learning. www.playscotland.org/resources/sc...

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✈️ Fantastic to see Eyemouth Primary celebrating the International Day of Play with our paper aeroplane challenge! Lovely to hear that parents & carers joined the fun too. A brilliant example of whole school play in action! #InternationalDayOfPlay #PlayMatters

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Play helps children feel safe 🧸 Do you remember that feeling of being snug in a den? In a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming, play offers a sense of comfort and security. 💚 Photo from Scotland's Play Vision Statement & Action Plan. Find out more: www.playscotland.org/policy/play-...

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"I think our school playground is always so busy and no one ever gets a turn" It is so important to hear directly from children and young people about their local play spaces - check out the comments on this BBC Newsround article www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/ar...

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Happy #InternationalDayOfPlay from all of us at Play Scotland! 🎉🧸 Today we celebrate every child’s right to play—let’s make time for fun, freedom, and imagination! 💫🎨🏃‍♂️ Find out more about the right to play: www.playscotland.org/policy/uncrc/ #PlayEveryDay #ChildrensRights #PlayScotland

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Shelters, soft archery, fire lighting & woodland adventures – love seeing play pedagogy in action at Kellands! Real-life skills, teamwork & resilience through outdoor play. Brilliant stuff from one of our #PlayPedagogyAward schools! #MorePlayPlease #PlayEveryday

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🟡 Last few places remaining! Join us in Edinburgh on 18 June at 10am for our next SP=EED® training — a full day of learning focused on the best practice in community engagement. Cost: £250 per person Local authority staff: 20% discount available (£200) Book here: forms.office.com/e/XDZ3JH3nkC

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🌟 Transforming Playtime in Scotland 🌟 Taking a whole-school approach, OPAL helps schools unlock the power of play—improving wellbeing, behaviour, and learning outcomes. 🎥 Watch the difference it’s made to Udston Primary School ⬇ Find out more: www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...

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Love this from one of our Play Pedagogy Award schools @carntyneprimary Turning tatties into tech - now that’s what we call #STEM with spark! 🥔⚡ #PlayPedagogy #PPA #MorePlayPlease #PlayEveryday #ScotEduSky #EduSky #ScottishPrimary

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🚨 Deadline Monday 9 June 🚨 Learning Places Scotland Awards Celebrate Excellence & Achievement in Education - Nominate your school now for the ‘Creating Space for Outdoor Learning and Play’ Award! @EduScotland www.learningplaces.scot/awards-categ...

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Just 1 week to go! 🗓️ On June 11, we’re celebrating the #InternationalDayOfPlay 🎉 Every child has the right to play—let’s make it count! 🧩🏃‍♀️🎈 🔗 www.playscotland.org/celebrate-th... #PlayMatters #ChildrensRights

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🎉 The theme for #Playday2025 is ‘Spaces For Play’ Join us on Wednesday, 6 August to celebrate and champion children’s right to play. Let’s make it a day to remember! 👉 www.playscotland.org/playday-2025...

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We're putting the finishing touches to our monthly newsletter ✏️ Sign up for free to become a member of Play Scotland to receive play updates, discounts on training, and more! buff.ly/47kX9YU

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From red & white day to 267,000 views! @KellandsSchool are not just celebrating @AberdeenFC’s cup win, they’ve become media sensations with a literacy lesson that’s captured hearts across Scotland. A proud moment for this fab PPA school! #PlayPedagogyAward #KellandsFamily

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Play a Day: "I Went to the Shop and I Bought" 🛒 🎲 Start with "I went to the shop and I bought…" 🔴 Each player adds an item (e.g., "a red ball"). 🧠 Players take turns repeating the list and adding new items. 🎉 The game continues until someone forgets an item! #PlayADay #MemoryGame #FamilyFun

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Torrential rain, big smiles & grassy slopes turned into slides — this is what learning can look like. Outdoor play builds resilience, confidence & creativity. Whatever the weather, children deserve time to play #PPA #RightToPlay #OutdoorPlay #UNCRC

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Torrential rain, big smiles & grassy slopes turned into slides, this is what learning can look like. Outdoor play builds resilience, confidence & creativity. Whatever the weather, children deserve time to play #PPA #RightToPlay #OutdoorPlay #UNCRC

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Enjoying a fabulous musical interlude from archie - musician, artist and producer, after hearing from Dr Vanessa Collingridge about the power of music in supporting mental health at the ‪@childreninscotland.bsky.social #CiSAC25 Conference #moreplayplease #playeveryday

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Enjoying a fabulous musical interlude from archie - musician, artist and producer, after hearing from Dr Vanessa Collingridge about the power of music in supporting mental health at the ‪@childreninscotland.bsky.social #CiSAC25 Conference #moreplayplease #playeveryday

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"Play is a vital component of every child's development” - Dr Rachel Bradley, Chair of the British Psychology Society's Faculty for Children Young People and their Families, 2025 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...

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Being welcomed by Nicola Killean, Children and Young People’s Commissioner, Scotland and Shaun from Changing our World at the ‪@childreninscotland.bsky.social #CiSAC25. Looking forward to a busy day of workshops and networking #moreplayplease #playeveryday

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Being welcomed by Nicola Killean, Children and Young People’s Commissioner, Scotland and Shaun from Changing our World at the ‪@childreninscotland.bsky.social #CiSAC25. Looking forward to a busy day of workshops and networking #moreplayplease #playeveryday

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Looking forward to welcoming people to our busy table at the ‪@childreninscotland.bsky.social #CiSAC25 Conference to talk all things play! #SpaceforVoices #playeveryday #moreplayplease

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Delighted to be on the way to @childreninscotland.bsky.social #CiSAC25 Conference #spaceforvoices to join with other like minded organisations in advocating for the voices of babies, children and young people in Scotland #moreplayplease #playeveryday

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Calling all play champions! 🗣️ #Playday2025 is coming on 6 August. Let’s unite to celebrate play and its role in children’s lives. Find out how to get involved: 👉 www.playscotland.org/playday-2025...

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Did you know that 100% of people who have taken our Developing a Play Policy for Primary School Training would recommend it to a colleague? Book your place now to learn how to develop and implement an effective policy to support play in your school. www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

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Play a Day: Mud Kitchen 👨‍🍳🍃 Head to your garden or local park and transform it into a magical mud kitchen! Set up pots, pans, and bowls of mud & water for kids to cook up creative mud pies and more! Perfect for outdoor fun and messy play. #PlayADay #MudKitchen #OutdoorPlay #CreativePlay

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Love this! Real-world problem solving, teamwork and creativity all coming together in P6’s bridge-building challenge – a brilliant snapshot of what meaningful learning can look like in a #PlayPedagogyAward school.

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We love seeing this kind of rich, meaningful learning emerge naturally through play. The creativity, independence & purpose behind this writing shows exactly what play pedagogy can do. A brilliant example of how literacy flourishes when we trust children & get the conditions right #PlayPedagogyAward

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Are you ready for the bank holiday? Why not plan some messy play! 💧 Make some bubbles 🎨 Play with chalk 🟠 Make some play dough We have loads more of low and no cost ideas on our website 👇 www.playscotland.org/play/messy-p...

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We are exhibiting at @childreninscotland.bsky.social Annual Conference, taking place 28-29 May in Glasgow! Come along to our stall to learn more about play in schools and nurseries, at home, and in the community. Find out more and book your tickets now: childreninscotland.org.uk/conferences/...

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Play a Day: 🏕️✨ Build a Magical Den – Indoors or Outdoors! ✨🏕️ 🏡 Indoors: Use blankets, pillows & fairy lights for a cozy hideout. 🌳 Outdoors: Gather sticks & leaves for a natural shelter! Den-building boosts creativity & teamwork. Share your creations! #PlayADay

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78% of parents have a low tolerance of risk in play. New research from Australia found that parents are positive about risk in physical activity, but they have a low tolerance for risk in play. Find out more about Risk Benefit: www.playscotland.org/learn/health...

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Less than a month to go! 🎉 On June 11, we celebrate every child's right to PLAY! 🧸⚽🎨 Join the movement this #InternationalDayOfPlay 🔗 www.playscotland.org/celebrate-th... #PlayEveryDay #ChildrensRights

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Do you want to bring play, curiosity, and inquiry into your teaching practice? Our Intro to Play Pedagogy for Primary Schools training covers play theory and concepts to support you to unlock the power of play in learning. www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

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What an amazing project bringing playwork into Care Home settings! Thanks to Mike Wragg for sharing with us 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BByy...

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It Takes a Village – how we can support children’s reading in the early years & beyond. Thurs 12 June, 7:30–9pm Hosted by Laura Henry-Allain & a fab mix of speakers. Book: [email protected] Info: www.laurahenryallain.com/news

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Play a Day: 👗✨ Host a Home Fashion Show! ✨👠 Make outfits by mixing and matching and, draping scarves, sheets, and blankets. Strut the "runway," and show off your creativity! 🎤🎭 Add music, lights & fun themes for extra flair. Don't forget to snap some pics! 📸 #PlayADay

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🎉 Happy Deaf Awareness Week! 🎉 Let’s celebrate inclusive play for D/deaf children. 🧸💙 🎧 Tune in to our podcast, where we explore the importance of play in supporting D/deaf children. 🔗 Listen here: spreaker.com/episode/13-d-deaf-children--51147988 #DeafAwarenessWeek #InclusivePlay #PlayForAll

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We're putting the finishing touches to our monthly newsletter ✏️ Sign up for free to become a member of Play Scotland to receive play updates, discounts on training, and more! buff.ly/47kX9YU

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Play a Day: Family Survey Ask everyone in your family what their favourite food, film, colour, and animal is. You can make up other questions too. Write down or draw the answers and find out what is most popular. More play ideas 👇 www.playscotland.org/play/101ways...

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Closing tomorrow: Play Scotland CEO We are looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead our mission in championing children's right to play across Scotland. Starting salary £60,000 Closing Date: Fri 2 May 4pm Interviews: W/B Mon 19 May Apply: www.playscotland.org/vacancy-play...

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“Playing is key to a child’s healthy development ... we will ensure families can access a safe, high-quality place to play within their communities.” - First Minister John Swinney, March 2025, at the launch of Scotland's Play Vision Statement and Action Plan www.playscotland.org/launch-of-sc...

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With the May bank holidays coming up, why not plan some active play! 🙈 Play Hide and Seek 💃 Have a Dance Party 🌋 The Floor is Lava We have loads more of low and no cost ideas on our website 👇

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One week left to apply: Play Scotland CEO We are looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead our mission in championing children's right to play across Scotland. Starting salary £60,000 Closing Date: Fri 2 May 4pm Interviews: W/B Mon 19 May Apply: www.playscotland.org/vacancy-play...

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