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Play Ideas

Practical ideas to support playful families
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Podcast

Exploring play through different themes
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The Power of Play

A review of the importance of play in children’s daily lives
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Resources

Resources supporting learning through play and workforce development
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Scotland’s Play Vision Statement and Action Plan 2025 – 2030

Scotland’s Play Vision Statement and Action Plan 2025 – 2030

We are delighted to be celebrating the launch of this important document. It is a clear commitment from the Scottish Government to play opportunities and experiences for all our children and young people.
Getting it Right for Play

Getting it Right for Play

Step by step advice and tools to engage with children and communities in the assessment and development of play spaces. Shaped by extensive engagement with families, communities, and organisations and informed by recent legislation, our updated guidance supports the implementation of our world-leading framework for children’s right to play in Scotland.
The Scottish School Grounds Survey Report 2025

The Scottish School Grounds Survey Report 2025

Over 1000 schools in Scotland contributed to this landmark report. Led by Professor John McKendrick, and commissioned by Play Scotland, Learning through Landscapes, and NatureScot we are delighted to share the report in full.
Scotland’s Play Charter

Scotland’s Play Charter

Scotland’s Play Charter describes our collective commitment to play for all children and young people. Supporters of the Charter:

  • recognise that all children have the right to participate in play activities and experiences
  • value play as a life-enhancing daily experience for all our children
  • support children to have fun, creative, fulfilling and development rich play experiences throughout their childhoods
  • recognise that playing is an essential part of a happy childhood as well as being vital to children’s wellbeing as individuals and members of society.
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