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The national expert in play for parents, policymakers and the play workforce Email: [email protected] #PlayEveryday https://linktr.ee/playscotland

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · Mar 25

🎉Celebrating the launch of Scotland's Play Vision Statement and Action Plan!

This is a clear commitment from the Scottish Government to play opportunities and experiences for all our children and young people.

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Launch of Scotland's Play Vision Statement and Action Plan 2025-2030 - Play Scotland

We are delighted to celebrate the launch of Scotland's Play Vision Statement and Action Plan 2025-2030.

www.playscotland.org

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 15h

Hospital says toy MRI scanner helps save £150k

A miniature toy MRI machine for children to play with has reduced stress, cost, and waiting times at Grantham District Hospital

What a wonderful example of the power of play 💪

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Hospital says toy MRI scanner helps save £150k

Children can play with the Kitten Scanner to prepare them for a real scan.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Paper Games Ideas!

Perfect for the October holidays: Play doesn’t have to be expensive or include lots of toys. You can have fun, connect, and be creative with just a pen and paper!

www.playscotland.org/resources/pa...

Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 6d

Play for all: Rights, Responsibility and Inclusive Practice
Thu 9 October, 9:30-10:30am

Covering:
⚖️ The legal context of play as a children's right
🧒 Your responsibility to provide inclusive opportunities
🎨 How to design inclusive play experiences

Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday for Playful Parents, Practitioners, and Places: Play Scotland AGM 2025

It was an uplifting afternoon hearing from world-leading play experts, reflecting on the past year, & celebrating our Play Champion Awards.

www.playscotland.org/playful-pare...

Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 7d

With a full house of colleagues to discuss the New Story of Child Poverty in Scotland, ensuring we collectively present a persuasive, coherent message to effectively campaign for improvements in children’s outcomes. Claire Telfer, Save the Children sets the scene and introduces the new guide.

Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 8d

Does your school have a play policy?

Come along to our training to learn how to design and implement a robust policy that supports a play pedagogy approach within your school.

Don't forget to use your member code for 10% off at checkout!

Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 14d

"The simplest things often open the door to the richest opportunities"

Read our latest blog about The Power of Playdough 💪

Written by our Play Pedagogy Award Officer, Fiona Kirkland

www.playscotland.org/the-power-of...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 15d

There is still time to book your place at our Annual General Meeting!

Tue 30 Sept 2-4:30pm, Nicholson Square Venues, Edinburgh.

We will showcase some of our proudest achievements from the past year and hear directly from world-leading experts on play

www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

Select tickets – Play Scotland's Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Nicolson Square Venues

Play Scotland's Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Nicolson Square Venues, Tue 30 Sep 2025 - Play Scotland is delighted to invite you to our 2025 Annual General Meeting Play for a Change: Place,…

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 Just one week left! 🚨
Scotland's Play Park Survey closes at midnight on Mon 29th Sept, so make sure you get your responses in by then.
Please share with families with children so we can learn more about what you need and want from your local play spaces 😃
forms.office.com/e/WkPx8TnJwW

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 20d

We’re proud to support @ScottishYouthParliament 2026–2031 Manifesto: Dear Scotland’s Future.

Based on the views of almost 5,000 young people from across Scotland, we're calling for youth-specific spaces in local communities.

Read the full manifesto here: syp.org.uk/manifesto/
#DearScotlandsFuture

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 21d

New speaker announcement!
Karen Sharp will be speaking at our AGM about the power of play and the importance of playwork qualifications.
Tue 30 Sep 2-4:30pm, Nicholson Square Venues, Edinburgh
www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 22d

Are you booked for our Risky Play Training?

Book your place now to learn:
🤔 What is risk–benefit assessment, and how it supports informed decision-making
⚖️ How to adopt a balanced, thoughtful approach to risk in your setting

www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

Buy tickets – Risky Play - adopting a benefit risk approach to play – Teams

🧗‍♂️ Risky Play: Embracing a Benefit–Risk Approach to Support Child Development Children and young people thrive on challenge....

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 26d

20% of children spend 7 hours every day on mobile phones and tablets 📱

That's according to a study from Wales this year, which also found 24% of children and teenagers across Wales report that they do not have enough time to play and would like more opportunities.

Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 28d

CEO Mary Ramsay was delighted to meet Natalie Don-Innes, MSP, Minister for Children, Young People & The Promise and representatives of EL Council to discuss the impact of the Play Park Renewal Fund which aims to provide inclusive play spaces for children.
Please fill in the survey: lnkd.in/eigxmsVA

Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 28d

We're delighted to share our new training course on Gender and Play in the Early Years.

What to expect:
📖 The latest research and theory
💬 Thought-provoking discussion and reflection
🛠️ Practical strategies to apply in your setting

Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 29d

New Research: Play programme significantly reduces postnatal depression symptoms

www.leeds.ac.uk/news-health/...

'It was such a relief': Prescribed play boosts parents’ mental health

A creative play programme has significantly improved new parents’ and carers’ mental health, according to research by the Universities of Leeds and Huddersfield.

www.leeds.ac.uk

Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · Sep 4

New Podcast Episode: Dr William Bird MBE, Getting Communities Active through Games and Play.

www.spreaker.com/episode/50-d...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · Sep 2

Have you booked your ticket yet for Introduction to Play Pedagogy for Primary Schools?

Don't forget to use your member code to get 10% off this and all of our other training!

Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · Sep 1

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!
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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · Aug 28

Why are Always Active Uniforms so important?
They help children move more, concentrate better, and have more fun!
Find out more: www.playscotland.org/play-scotlan...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · Aug 26

"Play is the highest expression of human development in children; it's the free expression of what is in a child's soul" 
- Friedrich Froebel, pedagogue, 1782-1852

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · Aug 21

“The children here are so happy with Play based learning. Engagement is up across the entire school. We are instantly seeing accelerated progress and a huge growth in confidence”.

Find out more about the Play Pedagogy Award: www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...

Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · Aug 20

Save the Date! 🗓️ Play Scotland’s AGM & Play Seminar is nearly here! Expect big ideas, bold conversations, and inspiring voices on play. 🌟 Stay tuned for speaker announcements!
www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨 New #PlayWellPodcast!
Ep.47: Mental Health & Play 🎧
Fiona Kirkland chats with Becky Wilkinson-Quinn
@place2becharity.bsky.social about how play & art therapy support children’s mental wellbeing.
👉 Listen here: www.spreaker.com/episode/47-m...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · Aug 19

👵 The Value of Playwork for Care Home Residents Living With Dementia

We're excited to read new findings from Chloe Bradwell and Mike Wragg that highlight the power of play and how it can support emotional wellbeing for residents.

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The Value of Playwork for Care Home Residents Living With Dementia: A Pilot Study - Chloé Bradwell, Mike Wragg, Nicky Everett, 2025

Playwork is a profession that focuses on enabling and enriching children’s play experiences, creating a space for spontaneous, self-directed play. The applicati...

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