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Have you booked yet for #BornToPlay Book Group 2 with Marguerite HB & IPA World's Robyn Munro Miller? Tickets are free here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/born-to-play… Kate Johnston Lesley young Play Scotland Carol Craig

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: playscotland.org/play/games-for… #PlayMatters #Parenting

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. playscotland.org/schools-childc…

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

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

“Play is not a luxury, it’s a biological imperative.” Powerful blog from Tam Baillie on why play must be taken seriously by all who work with children. A brilliant read! #BornToPlay Upstart Scotland

🙌 Makaton Monday 🙌 Today’s sign is Play! Try using this sign to ask if your wee one wants to play a game. Thank you to Marie for sharing this sign with us. NHS Grampian RCSLT Scotland #slt #aslt #thecommunicationspot #slp #makaton #makatonmonday #communication #play #playgames

As the school year winds down, why not finish on a high note? 🏅 The Play Pedagogy Award celebrates schools putting play at the heart of learning. Before the holidays begin, take a moment to recognise your team’s amazing work and plan ahead to be part of something special next

📣 Exciting news for our Play Pedagogy Award schools! We now have a dedicated closed Facebook group for staff from current PPA schools. It’s a space to share ideas, ask questions, post photos, & stay connected with others on the same play journey - facebook.com/groups/1236237…

We were delighted to be on STV News last night speaking about the need for an always active uniform in schools so children can move, learn and play! Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC Children's charities call on schools to relax uniform rules news.stv.tv/v/childrens-ch…

Our CEO is attending First Minister’s Leadership Event ‘Whole Family Support- Getting it Right Through Collaborative Leadership’ in Edinburgh, where the FM spoke about eradicating child poverty as the route to a sustainable economy & achieving all other outcomes #moreplayplease

Messy? Yes. 100% washable? Also yes. 🌧️ Mud play is more than dirt—it’s discovery. Children explore, imagine, and grow through every squelch and splash. 🌱 Sensory development 🧠 Creative thinking 💚 Emotional wellbeing Let them get muddy—it all washes off, but the benefits

Happy Summer Holidays! ☀️ Why have a screen-filled summer when you could have a Summer of Play! Children need variety in their play for healthy and happy development 📖 🤸‍♀️ 🍃 What are your favourite summer play ideas?

"The best classroom and the richest cupboard is roofed only by the sky"  - Margaret McMillan, Nursery Education Pioneer, 1860-1931 Find out more about how to provide play and learning wholly or partially outdoors: playscotland.org/resources/my-w…

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Our CEO Marguerite Hunter Blair was delighted to receive OBE from the King today for services to Play, Learning and Health. The Award recognises her tireless work to ensure every child’s right to play. Congratulations 🎉

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: 👉 playscotland.org/playday-2025-t…

🎉 "Play is for young and old." 💬 Whether you're 4 or 84, play keeps us connected, curious, and alive with possibility. 🌈 Play is not just a childhood activity, it’s a human one. Photo from Scotland's Play Vision Statement and Action Plan: playscotland.org/policy/play-st…