Research

A survey was undertaken by Play Scotland in April 2020 on the impact of COVID-19 on play and childcare settings in Scotland.

Summary of a survey was undertaken by Play Scotland in April 2020 on the impact of COVID-19 on play and childcare settings in Scotland.

Play Scotland developed the Getting it Right for Play Toolkit and supporting documents to help local authorities respond to Scottish Government policy and guidance on play, and deliver increased play and physical activity for children in Scotland (Early Years Framework 2008/2010). The purpose of the documents are to inform local authorities of the strong evidence …

A summary of the full evidence base document

This document provides a comprehensive literature review of the benefits of Play to children and the wider community, and acts as a supporting document to the GIRFP Toolkit.  

This pdf document outlines the Scottish Government’s commitment to Play in policy and guidance.

What do we know about Play 2012 – Growing in Scotland and Play Scotland Research

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 play across Scotland from a wide variety of providers.

Acorns and Conkers provides an evidence base of the concerns and creative practice developed

Research in conjunction with the Scottish Play Commission.

2006 Executive Summary

Full research report