We are delighted to celebrate the launch of Scotland’s Play Vision Statement and Action Plan 2025-2030.
First Minister, John Swinney and Deputy First, Minister Kate Forbes launched Scotland’s Play Vision Statement and Action Plan and announced a £25m playpark investment from Woodhead Park in Kirkintilloch Kirkintilloch today, Monday 24 March 2025.
John Swinney said: “Playing is key to a child’s healthy development, and by enabling councils to invest in outdoor play parks, we will ensure families can access a safe, high-quality place to play within their communities. This is all part of my driving mission to eradicate child poverty.”
Tony Buchanan, children and young people spokesman for local authority body Cosla, said: “Cosla welcomes today’s launch of the Play Vision Statement and Action Plan, play is very important not just for the enjoyment it brings, but also for the part it plays in developing children and young people’s social skills, interests, and curiosity.
“It also assists in developing relationships between parents, carers and other children and young people.
“The play vision statement and action plan provides a good roadmap for how play can be encouraged and supported.”
Marguerite Hunter Blair, Chief Executive of Play Scotland, said: “We are delighted to be celebrating this clear commitment from the Scottish Government to play opportunities and experiences for all our children and young people.
“It is fantastic that children’s rights and voices are at the heart of this new vision for play alongside an enthusiastic cross-sectoral collaboration.
“The clear message coming from the versions of the plan that children have co- produced is simple – more play and better play is good for everyone.”
Play Scotland CEO, Marguerite Hunter Blair OBE, Chaired the External Play Strategy refresh group which helped shape the Vision Statement and Action Plan. The Play Scotland team worked closely with the Scottish Government to consult with children and young people across Scotland to co-create the children’s version of the vision statement and action plan.
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