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Within this page you can find Play Scotland's latest news and the latest media news on Play.
Play Scotland News
April 2008 - PLAY SCOTLAND VACANCY
PART TIME (25 hours)
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Salary: £24942 (pro rata)
Play Scotland is the leading children’s charity funded to promote the Childs Right to Play in Scotland.This is a fantastic career opportunity to join this vibrant organisation at the most exciting time for Children’s Play in Scotland in the last 20 years. This is an opportunity for you to make a significant contribution to creating increased and diverse quality play opportunities that meet the needs of all children and young people.
For an application pack contact Sharon Forrester Tel: 0131 440 9070
Email: sharonforrester@playscotland.org
Completed applications by 6 May 2008.
April 2008 - 'PLAY IN SCOTLAND' SURVEY
Play Scotland has asked the Scottish Poverty Information Unit (SPIU) to canvass opinion from a wide range of stakeholders to inform understanding of what must be done to develop play in Scotland. Specifically, we intend to use the survey results in two main ways. First, the findings will be used to inform the work of our Scottish Play Commission (http://www.playscotland.org/whatwedo_demobestpractice.html). Second, the findings will build on evidence from focus group research to strengthen a Play Scotland funding application to Big Lottery in May 2008. We will make a PDF copy of the SPIU report available on this website in June 2008.
We would be grateful if you would complete the survey. You may already have received a copy of this survey by mail. If you have not received a copy of the survey, please e-mail j.mckendrick@gcal.ac.uk to request an electronic version of the survey.
The survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. Completed surveys should be returned to SPIU by Wednesday April 30th.
April 2008 - NANCY OVENS AWARDS
Nancy Ovens Awards The Nancy Ovens Awards for Play
Annual Awards Annual awards are based on the following categories
- Award for Best Design of a Play Experience
- Best Community Award for Play
- Best Promotion of Outdoor Play Facilities
- Outstanding Contribution to Play
Who can apply?
Community Groups who work Children and Young People, and other relevant organisations to develop outdoor play opportunities.
How they will be judged:
1. Involvement of Young People and Local Adults in Provision and Management
2. A physical environment that invites you to explore and enjoy
3. Space to allow children to develop a positive sense of self
4. Equal access to the play space irrespective of gender or background
For an application form click here
News Articles
March 2008
Supervised playgrounds proposed
Labour Launches Children First document
Old-Fashioned Play Builds Serious Skills
Taking Play Seriously
Sedentary life 'speeds up ageing
Enjoy it, kids – childhood is now over at 12 years
It is estimated that more than 72,000 children aged between three and 10 have autism in the UK.
Playgrounds as Public Spaces
- 'Less TV and PC use help children lose weight'
Obese children to die younger than parents
Fife has nation’s most overweight children
- JANUARY 2008
Play Scotland launches online Scottish Play Commission Forum
The Happy New Year?, Sunday Herald
- DECEMBER 2007
Scottish Play Commission Launched at Scottish Parliament
- NOVEMBER 2007
Threat to Green Spaces, The Herald
Scottish Play Commission Kick Start in the news! - The Scotsman 20 November
Playtime away from adults is crucial to the development of healthy individuals - The Scotsman 20 November
The Scottish Planning Guide SPP1: Open Space and Physical Activity Guide
Action needed to get children playing again - The Edinburgh Evening News, 12 November
Experts gather to talk about the vital role of play, The edinburgh Evening News, 6 November
City Slides to bottom of table for play parks, 5 November
Lack of play areas creating an ‘anti-children culture - The Sunday Herald, 4 November
- OCTOBER 2007
SCOTLAND IS creating an "anti-children culture" by failing to provide enough play areas and outdoor facilities for youngsters.
A Play Scotland report on provision for children found that only 38% of local authorities have a policy or strategy on play, and only 25% offered children free access to leisure centres. The study also revealed a lack of playgrounds in urban areas, where the number of children per playground often exceeds the national average of 255.
http://www.sundayherald.com/news/heraldnews/display.var.1807810.0.lack_of_play_areas_creating_an_antichildren_culture.php
Playtime, it's serious business, The inverness Courier, 19 October
- SEPTEMBER 2007
World of fantasy in capital gardens, The Herald 13 September
Going out to play vital in the game of life - The Scotsman, 10 September
- AUGUST 2007
Executive accused of green space U-turn - The Scotsman, 2 August
- JULY 2007
Forget Kerbie and ASBO's - we've got Kev Keegan - Daily Record, 12 July
Play Away - The Scotsman, 1 July
Would kids be more content with a 1970s childhood, The Scotsman, 1 July
- JUNE 2007
Good Childhood Enquiry
- MAY 2007
Draft UNCRC UK Report
- March 2007
UNICEF Report - An overview of child well-being in Rich Countries
Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Bill
- February 2007
Playboard N.I. launches Play Manifesto
Playboard N.I. Priority to Play
- January 2007
Play Scotland Annual Review
National Health Promoting Schools - National Framework for Schools in Scotland
- November
Play Scotland Response to the Scottish Planning Policy 11: Physical Activity and Open Space’ Consultation
- October
PlayBoard NI -
Consultation Document on a Play Policy for NI Press Release
Annual Playwork Awards Ceremony on 24 October Press Release
- August
Nancy Ovens Awards Winners 2006
- July
Response to 'Improving the Health and Nutrition of Scotland's Children Consultation on School (Nutrition and Health Promotion)(Scotland)Bill'
Response to 'Delivering a Healthy Future:An Action Framework for Children and Young Peopl's Health in Scotland' Consultation
- May
Play Scotland at the Scottish Parliament Lobby Garden
- March
Importance of Play Newsletter
SCCYP reference group recruitment
- February 2006
Urgent Political Lobby for Play
Play Scotland's response to the SCCYP Policy Priority Consultation 2005
Theme for Playday 2006
- December 2005
Grounds for Learning
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Play in Educational Settings Consultation Paper
Play Scotland Prioritising Play Event Outcome
Prioritising Play Article
Play Scotland Balanced Scorecard Nov05
Nancy Ovens Trust Awards 2006
- November 2005
Link to Scotland's Commission for Children & Young People
National Consultation
Playlink and Freeplay Network
- Places for Play: Exhibition
- October 2005
Nancy Ovens Awards 2005
- September 2005
Fair Play Training - Woman's Ethnic Minority Childcare Project
- August 2005
Capability Scotland's Chatability- an internet chatroom for children & young people with disabilities
Save The Children, Improving Your Community
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