How getting muddy supports children’s mental health
In this Learning Through Landscapes article, Early Years Training and Development Lead, Ali Aspin, explores the benefits of getting muddy for Children’s Mental Health Week.
Funding for school projects – including growing and outdoor play
Greenspace Scotland have shared information on the Tesco Stronger Starts grants programme. This now focuses on supporting schools and organisations that work with schools and young people to apply for funds to provide healthy food and activities that boost young people’s mental and physical wellbeing. Find more information via the [...]
Outdoor play and the purpose of education
School Outdoor Learning have shared this Outdoor People article: ‘If the purpose of education is life... then shouldn’t outdoor play be part of it?’ A useful reminder of what’s important!
Play in all Seasons Art Competition – Calling all teachers!
Play Scotland invite you to submit art with the theme - Play in all Seasons - and win £100 in vouchers for your school or nursery. Email scans or photos (preferred option) of any artwork to info@playscotland.org or post to us at Play Scotland, 8b Macdonald Road, Edinburgh, EL7 4LZ, [...]
Play Scotland 25th Anniversary and AGM 14 Dec 2023 09:30 – 12:30 Edinburgh
Join Play Scotland's 25th Anniversary Celebrations and AGM to discuss the State of Play in Scotland. This will include an update of Play Scotland projects, exciting news about the development of OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) in Scotland, and a new Play Pedagogy Award.
OPAL Mentor (East/North Scotland) Vacancy
Play Scotland are recruiting an OPAL Mentor (East/North Scotland). OPAL – Outdoor Play and Learning - CIC is the UK's leading, award-winning organisation providing school improvement through play. As an OPAL Mentor, you will be working independently with primary school staff, guiding them through the 18-24-month strategic OPAL programme. The [...]
Let Kids Run Wild in the Woods?
School Outdoor Learning re-share this article from 2014.
Play Scotland encourage autumn play outdoors
In their October newsletter, Play Scotland are playing in the leaves and celebrating being outdoors! They share how it’s essential for our children and young people to have opportunities to understand, value, enjoy and protect our natural world. Playing outside in all weathers is great for this. This newsletter shares [...]
