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Getting it Right for Play: The Power of Play: an evidence base
Getting it Right for Play: The Power of Play: an evidence base
Play Scotland works to promote the importance of Play for all children and young people, and campaigns to create increased Play opportunities in the community. As a result, Play Scotland was...
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Noticing Nature Report
Noticing Nature Report
This report provides an overview of our main findings, including deeper analysis by University of Derby of data from wide-ranging national surveys we undertook with children and adults. Fieldwork for...
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Playtime Matters Report Outdoor Classroom Day
Playtime Matters Report Outdoor Classroom Day
This report brings together both previous research and new findings that make the case for playtimes being a key part of the school day. It shows that outdoor play at...
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A Movement for Movement – Screen time, physical activity and sleep: a new integrated approach for children by Dr Aric Sigman
A Movement for Movement – Screen time, physical activity and sleep: a new integrated approach for children by Dr Aric Sigman
By the time they finish primary school many children have the highest levels of body fat on record. Rates of child Type 2 diabetes and mental illness are also the...
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Play Builds Children CPPF Statement 2019
Play Builds Children CPPF Statement 2019
Our everyday environments and lifestyles mean that the natural growth and development that occurs when children play isn’t happening. Although children in the UK are now generally taller and heavier,...
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Evidence list, Play builds children, Children’s Play Policy Forum Position Statement, 2019
Evidence list, Play builds children, Children’s Play Policy Forum Position Statement, 2019
The list of robust evidence and research cited in the Play builds children, Children’s Play Policy Forum Position Statement, 2019. Read the statement here: https://www.playscotland.org/resources/play-builds-children-cppf-statement-2019-2/
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From muddy hands and dirty faces….to higher grades and happy places
From muddy hands and dirty faces….to higher grades and happy places
Why schools need to champion outdoor play (and learning) for the sake of the planet, and health of our children and because its’s plain common sense. PowerPoint presentation from Cath...
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Scottish Home Play Survey – June 2016 – Top Line Summary
Scottish Home Play Survey – June 2016 – Top Line Summary
The 2016 Scottish Home Play Survey gathered the experiences of parents/carers of children aged 8-12 living in Scotland. The survey explored the amount of time children spent playing, the types and variety...
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