
We are always looking to add to the already strong evidence base of the essential nature of play. If you have undertaken relevant research and would like this published on the Play Scotland website, please send a pdf report and if applicable the link to your website to info@playscotland.org.
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Play Scotland Survey Report 2020
A survey was undertaken by Play Scotland in April 2020 on the impact of COVID-19 on play and childcare settings in Scotland.pdf (118.33 KB) -
Play Scotland Survey Report Executive Summary 2020
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.pdf (76.72 KB) -
Getting it Right for Play Toolkit: To assess and improve local play opportunities
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 …pdf (3.00 MB) -
Getting it Right for Play: The Power of Play: an evidence base – summary
A summary of the full evidence base documentpdf (659.93 KB) -
Getting it Right for Play: The Power of Play: an evidence base
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.pdf (2.16 MB) -
Getting it Right for Play: Childrens Play in Scotland – the policy context
This pdf document outlines the Scottish Government’s commitment to Play in policy and guidance.pdf (2.37 MB) -
What do we know about play GUS PlayBriefing
What do we know about Play 2012 – Growing in Scotland and Play Scotland Researchpdf (414.88 KB) -
Play in Staffed Provision: The Scottish Experience
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.pdf (181.79 KB) -
Acorns and Conkers 2008
Acorns and Conkers provides an evidence base of the concerns and creative practice developedpdf (1.16 MB) -
Developing Play In Scotland
Research in conjunction with the Scottish Play Commission.pdf (479.62 KB) -
Local Authority Play Provision in Scotland 2006 Executive Summary
2006 Executive Summarypdf (65.19 KB) -