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Category: Playwork & the Play Sector
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Children’s Play and Leisure – Promoting a balanced approach
Children’s Play and Leisure – Promoting a balanced approach
Health and safety laws and regulations are sometimes presented as a reason why certain play and leisure activities undertaken by children and young people should be discouraged. The reasons for...
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Developing Play In Scotland
Developing Play In Scotland
Research in conjunction with the Scottish Play Commission. The Scottish Poverty Information Unit (SPIU) was commissioned by Play Scotland to canvass opinion among the play sector in Scotland to determine...
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Acorns and Conkers 2008
Acorns and Conkers 2008
Acorns and Conkers provides an evidence base of the concerns and creative practice developed
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Play in Staffed Provision: The Scottish Experience
Play in Staffed Provision: The Scottish Experience
In 2011 Play Scotland surveyed a wide range of staff to find out about their experience of facilitating free play and outdoor play. Their responses demonstrate a firm commitment to children’s...
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Play Scotland Research
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What is Play Leaflet
What is Play Leaflet
These are many crucial elements of play. This important and necessary aspect of play is often misunderstood by adults. This leaflet defines these elements and definitions of play, highlighting its...
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Play Scotland information leaflets
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Free to Play Information Leaflet
Free to Play Information Leaflet
This leaflet explains who Play Scotland is, our priorities, our activities and information on our membership services.
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Play Scotland information leaflets
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Play Scotland leaflets
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Be A PLaYFul Carer
Be A PLaYFul Carer
You can’t get their childhood back – make every moment count. Play is for everyone and you are never too old to play. These playful posters are great to show...
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Playful posters pack
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Be A PLaYFul MSP
Be A PLaYFul MSP
You can’t get their childhood back – make every moment count. Play is for everyone and you are never too old to play. These playful posters are great to show...
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