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"Winter means days are less bright and less warm but this should not mean children get less play!
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Toolkits and resources supporting learning through play and workforce development
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Snow and Ice Play
Active outdoor play is important for all children. Here are some ideas for how to get out and have fun in the snow!
Children’s Right to Play in Scots law
On the 16th January Children’s Right to Play was incorporated into Scots law.The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act incorporates the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into the law in Scotland.
Nature Play
Playing in nature boosts self-esteem and confidence, inspirescreativity, and spending time outdoors makes people happier.
Messy Play can help develop children’s
senses as they explore the different textures of
materials.
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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