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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🌳 This practical and engaging online course explores children's right to play, what we mean by inclusive play, and how we can identify and remove the barriers that prevent some children from fully participating in play. bit.ly/4g6zHpa

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

"Play is the most natural method of self-healing that childhood affords" - Erik Erickson #Playeveryday #playeverywhere #playmatters #playscotland

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

PSA: Book your tickets for Play Scotland's AGM & Strategy Launch 🎉 Be the first to hear about the future of Play Scotland, discover opportunities, and join a passionate community of play advocates: events.humanitix.com/play-scotlan...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What do you think of your local play parks? We want you to tell us so we can inform the Scottish Government with feedback on the Play Park Renewal Fund! In 10 minutes you can still be sipping a hot coffee after helping us improve Scotland's local play spaces: tr.ee/ZTzPvK

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

There's only 2 days left to submit your feedback on the updates to your local play parks! It only takes 7 minutes and it helps the Scottish Government evaluate their work and inform future projects. Get yourself a cuppa and let us know your thoughts! 👇 forms.microsoft.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Day 7: Scottish Children's Health Week. Thank you for coming along while we explored how play supports children's health and wellbeing! What did you find out about play that you didn’t know before, or what ideas did it give you about playing? linktr.ee/playscotland

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Day 6: Scottish Children's Health Week! Play helps children realise their rights, and forms the basis of a happy and healthy childhood. What are some good examples of letting children make the decisions? 🤔 linktr.ee/playscotland

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Scottish Children's Health Week Part 5: Mental health, happiness & emotional wellbeing ☀ Sometimes play is loud and physical and full of laughter. Sometimes it’s quiet and repetitive. Sometimes a child wants to build a den and have a wee space to themselves.

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Scottish Children's Health Week, part 4! How play supports resilience and risk management 🧗‍♀️ How do you feel about risky play, and letting children test the situation themselves? ⤵ linktr.ee/playscotland

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Scottish Children's Health Week day 3: How play supports social development 👋 Which of these have you noticed when witnessing social play situations? Find more information and resources on our website: linktr.ee/playscotland

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It’s Scottish Children’s Health Week! Each day this week, we’re exploring a different way play supports children’s health and development. Day 2: How play supports physical health and development 💪 linktr.ee/playscotland

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

It's Scottish Children's Health Week! Play is an incredibly important tool in children's health, wellbeing and development, and this week we're taking the opportunity to not only explain why, but how.

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In the latest episode of the Play Well podcast we speak with Mia Sundstrom at The National Institute for Play, USA about the science of play and the Institute's work across the United States. We highly recommend lining this up for your weekend listening! 🎧 bit.ly/3SxVgGh

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Play is “what children and young people do when they follow their own ideas, in their own way and for their own reasons”. bit.ly/4gHXxXr

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🤸‍♀️ As Safe As Necessary: Supporting Children’s Development Through Risky Play, Wednesday 9th of September 🌳 Join us to learn the importance of risky play through a benefit-risk approach, while supporting safe and thoughtful practice. Don't forget our promo code PLAYDAY50! bit.ly/4g6zHpa

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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

How can play help shape better cities? Glasgow is putting child-friendly urban design into practice, using lessons from the Urban95 programme & the city’s emerging “Mud Pie Economy” @playscotland.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social @urban95cm.bsky.social lgiu.org/play-as-poli...

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Place Standard @placestandard.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Scottish Gov. consultation. Seeking views on the extent & scope of restrictions on mobile phones in schools, the impact of restricting use of mobile phones in schools, & what exemptions should apply. @playscotland.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social consult.gov.scot/education/re...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Join us at the #KidzToAdultz exhibition on September 15th in Glasgow! We will be there to help you discover and think more about the importance of quality play opportunities for all children and young people. See you there! www.kidzexhibitions.co.uk/kidz-to-adul...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It only takes 7 minutes to inform future policy. What do you have to say about your local play park? 👇 forms.microsoft.com/pages/respon...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

“Pollution, traffic, overcrowding and climate-related hazards increasingly restrict children’s freedom to move, play and thrive. Well-designed public spaces enable children to move, play, learn and engage with nature safely.” – WHO Join us on Saturday 5th September to discuss: tinyurl.com/ks43c86z

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Join us this Thursday for part 1 of our popular training series, Introduction to Play Pedagogy for Primary Schools. bit.ly/4g6zHpa 👀 Don't forget the discount code in our previous post!

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

𝟱𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 As a thank you for celebrating Playday with us and the incredible work you do, we're offering 50% off all our online training sessions throughout August and September. Use code PLAYDAY50 at checkout to redeem: bit.ly/4g6zHpa

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Bookings are now open for our Strategy Launch party, and we would love to see you there! 📅 Wed 21 Oct, 5:30–8pm 📍 Hearts Stadium, Tynecastle, Edinburgh events.humanitix.com/play-scotlan...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We recently had a very interesting blog submission: Playing at the Dentist! "Within paediatric healthcare settings, therapeutic play has demonstrated measurable benefits in reducing anxiety and fear prior to medical interventions." www.playscotland.org/the-intertwi...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

How are you celebrating #Playday2026? This year we're calling for more inclusive and welcoming spaces for play, where all children can play freely in their communities. This ties in wonderfully with our Play Park Survey, which you can fill in via the link in the post. 👇 tinyurl.com/5n7r2nkb

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Don't miss out on having your say on the recent developments to Scotland's play parks via our survey! We want to know your views on the renewed play parks by the Scottish Government Play Park Renewal fund which ran from 2021-2026: forms.microsoft.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Just 12 weeks to go until our Strategy Launch Party! 📅 Wed 21 Oct, 5:30–8pm 📍 Hearts Stadium, Tynecastle, Edinburgh Bookings will open soon, but make sure it's in your diary 📖 Please note the change of date: Hearts have a midweek match, so we've happily made room for a different kind of play ⚽🎉

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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🌳 Scotland’s Play Park Survey 2026 is live! The Scottish Government wants to hear directly from families about what's working and what improvements can be made to their local play spaces, through this survey managed by @playscotland.bsky.social Share your views by 16th Sep 👉 bit.ly/4h307cb

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Did you know that since 2022, the Scottish Government has spent £60 million on renewing play parks across Scotland? We want to hear from you about your local play park, the improvements you have seen, and what you would still like to see. Fill in the survey: forms.office.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

This Playday, we're encouraging families, community leaders, play providers, childcare settings, and everyone working with children and teenagers to champion better spaces and opportunities for play. Support #Playday2026: www.playscotland.org/playday-2026/ #PlayEverywhere

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Join us on Saturday 5th September at Planning for Play, where we hear from SPACES author Sudeshna Chaterjee, and keynote speakers, on planning for play in a Scottish context. Tickets via the link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/planning-f...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

This Playday, we're teaming up with bsky.app/profile/aber... to host a FREE play event, and we'd love you to come! Expect a wide range of fun activities and more information about the Play Park Survey: www.playscotland.org/join-us-for-...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🤔 What's the best thing about your local park? 🧸 Help shape the future of play spaces across Scotland. 🕖 It only takes 7 minutes 👉 forms.office.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Discover how play pedagogy can enrich your classroom practice, foster child-led learning, and cultivate a school ethos that celebrates creativity and exploration. This is a two-part training series, designed to inform you all about the play pedagogy approach: www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

In our latest episode of the Play Well Podcast we spoke with @laurahallain.bsky.social. We had a fascinating conversation about stories, representation, identity, and the power of play in helping children feel seen, valued, and connected. www.spreaker.com/episode/epis...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Join us on Wednesday 5th August in celebrating #Playday2026! Register via the link so we can shout about all the wonderful community organisations helping to celebrate the importance of every child's right to play 😍 Play - Here, There, Everywhere! www.playscotland.org/playday-2026/

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

📢 Now Open: Scotland’s Play Park Survey! Share your experiences of your local park to help shape the future of play in Scotland. 🌳 Take part in the survey today and have your say: forms.office.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

On Thursday 24th June, our OPAL Mentor Simon, will be celebrating with Castlefield Primary School as he presents them with the OPAL award after completing their journey through the programme. This is the third school to receive the award in Scotland!

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Woody and Buzz have a new quest: to wrestle with the explosion of digital play ▶️ 24% of parents of 3‑ to 5‑year‑olds find it hard to control their child’s screen time. ⌛️ Photo Credit: Disney Pixar, Toy Story 5 Full blog: www.playscotland.org/digital-play...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Across Scotland, more schools are asking an exciting question: what could learning look like if play was valued as a powerful part of the school day, not something squeezed in around the edges? playpedagogyaward.org

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🥳 We're still buzzing from the International Day of Play last Thursday! Our team attended celebrations across Scotland, and from imaginary cafés, to hopscotch games, to gigantic sandpits, we saw once again how much play really means to children of all ages - in the activity, smiles, and atmosphere.

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

A brilliant day was had today on the #InternationalDayofPlay! Our wonderful team attended schools across Scotland to support playful activities and to shine a light on the power of play.

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Playing outside is simple and free. There's no better time to start than today, on the #InternationalDayofPlay! Check out some of our resources below to get started! 🎉 www.playscotland.org/parents-fami...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Happy #InternationalDayofPlay! Thank you to all the schools who have registered to celebrate today. We hope you have brilliant plans, and we can’t wait to see what you get up to! 1/2

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Tomorrow is the #InternationaDayofPlay! We're so excited to see everyone's celebrations. If you haven't registered yet, please do so via our website to receive a free information pack 👇 Don't forget to tag us or email photos you have permission to share to info@playscotland.org 1/2

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🧗‍♀️ Adventurous, risky play is not just exciting, it’s essential for building confidence, resilience, and physical competence. Learn more about the benefit–risk approach to play: a framework that balances potential hazards with the developmental benefits 👇 www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We're thrilled to see a motion celebrating Baltasound Junior High School’s achievement of the Play Pedagogy Award and the International Day of Play lodged at @parliament.scot.

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

✨ It's 1 week until the #InternationalDayofPlay! Are you gearing up for extra playtime, playful class activities, or something else? Tell us in the comments! Don't forget to register: www.playscotland.org/internationa...

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Cardboard Box Day is a national initiative designed to celebrate the power of simple, child-led play in the early years. It's free to take part and only requires a cardboard box - a fantastic example of loose parts play. 📦 More info: www.early-years-reviews.com/cardboard-bo... #PlayMattersBoxDay

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Play Matters: Cardboard Box Day | Early Years Reviews

'Play Matters: Cardboard Box Day'

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