National Campaign urges parents to withdraw children from controversial P1 tests. The Herald (online subscription may be required)
16 August 2018
The controversial practice of testing P1 pupils is facing its biggest challenge after…
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PLAY, Not tests, for P1 Campaign
16 August 2018
A joint campaign from Upstart Scotland, The Educational Institute of Scotland, Play Scotland,…
Read more »UK Children’s Commissioners’ Stand Together for the Child’s Right to Play
1 August 2018
The UK’s annual celebration of play – Playday 2018 – takes place on…
Read more »Children who exercise have more brain power, finds study
24 July 2018
We know that exercise boosts memory and thinking skills. But now, researchers have shown…
Read more »Parents warned over ‘toxic’ slime, BBC News
18 July 2018
Parents are being warned about potentially toxic levels of chemicals in slime toys…
Read more »Green Flag awards for 71 Scottish parks
16 July 2018
Altogether 71 parks from across Scotland have been presented with the Green Flag…
Read more »A More Active Scotland, Scottish Government
13 July 2018
“We want all of Scotland’s children and young people to have the opportunity…
Read more »A Healthier Future – Scotland’s Diet & Healthy Weight Delivery Plan
4 July 2018
The Scottish Government have launched a new document – A Healthier Future –…
Read more »Play Scotland supports the Play More Campaign
4 July 2018
Play Scotland are delighted to be part of the Play More campaign from Sudocrem. The…
Read more »The importance of outdoor play for young children’s healthy development
19 June 2018
Changes in current societies are affecting childhood experiences. Time for outdoor play is…
Read more »The KidsRight Index
18 June 2018
The KidsRights Index is the annual global index which ranks how countries adhere…
Read more »Healthier school food, Scottish Government
18 June 2018
Expert recommendations to make school food and drink even healthier are being consulted…
Read more »School meal smoothie ban in obesity fight, BBC News
4 June 2018
Smoothies and fruit juices could be banned from school canteens, as part of…
Read more »Outdoor Classroom Day – The Impact of Outdoor Learning and Playtime at school – and beyond
24 May 2018
Project Dirt asked teachers who have taken part in Outdoor Classroom Day about…
Read more »Spending plans to raise Scottish schools’ attainment, BBC News
24 May 2018
Details of how the latest tranche of government money will be allocated to…
Read more »Does running a mile a day really improve children’s lives? The Guardian
24 May 2018
The Scottish school that asked primary pupils to do 15 minutes of exercise…
Read more »Analysis: Worrying that some children have not had vital outdoor experiences
8 May 2018
It is concerning to hear that not all children are getting the sort…
Read more »Childcare training places increased at Scottish universities and colleges
9 April 2018
Childcare training places are to be increased in Scottish universities and colleges, according…
Read more »No ball games signs could be removed in Glasgow
9 April 2018
NO ball games signs could be removed from greenspaces in Glasgow. It follows MSP Ruth Maguire calling…
Read more »Play Champion MSP in Campaign to Remove Anti-play Signs
5 April 2018
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has called on councils to tear down ‘No Ball…
Read more »New Parents’ Play Pack launched
30 March 2018
Play Scotland have launched a Parents’ Play Pack aimed at parents and carers of…
Read more »New National Lottery fund opened for Year of Young People
20 March 2018
To mark the Scottish Government’s Year of Young People 2018, a new National…
Read more »Reading Challenge expanding, Scottish Government
20 March 2018
More young people will be able to get involved in the First Minister’s…
Read more »Play Scotland have joined Scottish Alliance for People and Places
6 March 2018
Places, people and planning – A consultation on the future of the Scottish…
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