Life in the time of Covid.19 – Self isolation as a teenager. Day 8
30 March 2020
Day 8: strange times Today I woke up to bright sunshine and warmth….
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Life in the time of Covid.19 – Self isolation as a teenager. Day 6
28 March 2020
Day 6: making the best of lockdown Not much happened today until the…
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27 March 2020
Day 5: old habits This morning, I tried to give myself a lie…
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Life in the time of Covid.19 – Self isolation as a teenager. Day 4
26 March 2020
Day 4: routine As of today, I’ve decided to set my morning alarm…
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25 March 2020
Reports from overseas suggest they wished they had followed guidance earlier. Please note…
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25 March 2020
Tim Gill and Penny Wilson share some thoughts and ideas on supporting children’s…
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25 March 2020
Day 3: getting into the swing of things When I woke up this…
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24 March 2020
Day 2: a new normal Today I woke to the sun shining through…
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24 March 2020
Our friends at Cycling UK who are our partners on the Play Together…
Read more »Life in the time of Covid.19 – Self isolation as a teenager. Day 1
23 March 2020
At Play Scotland we have always been aware of the importance of play…
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20 March 2020
“Playing through difficult issues helps children come to terms with stuff that’s out…
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24 July 2019
Playday activities are taking place in Kay park, Kilmarnock! There will be a…
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10 June 2019
Unstructured play improves learning and social and physical development. Providing a variety of play options, improved play access and…
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10 June 2019
Research shows that healthier and happier children do better in school, and that education…
Read more »Weatherwatch: why children need more time outdoors
7 June 2019
A rise in shortsightedness has been blamed on young people getting too little daylight. …
Read more »Outdoor Nurseries Social Enterprise Fund open for applications
7 June 2019
Thanks to a generous donation from a supporter who wishes to remain anonymous,…
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7 June 2019
Children who regularly walk or cycle to school are less likely to be…
Read more »Toddlers Want to Help and We Should Let Them
6 June 2019
If allowed to help, toddlers become great work partners later in childhood. Full…
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6 June 2019
After decades on the margins, child-friendly urban planning and design is emerging into the…
Read more »Brain Hierarchy: When Your Child’s Lower Brain Levels Are Weak, they Can’t Learn
6 June 2019
Did you know that the brain of an infant contains essentially all the…
Read more »Nurseries praised for innovation. Scottish Government
6 June 2019
A nursery where children built a car out of old tyres and recycled…
Read more »Outdoor play gets funding boost. The Herald
3 June 2019
The growth in outdoor nurseries has been hailed as a hugely beneficial step…
Read more »NEW Community Play Fund
23 May 2019
The Community Play Fund, aimed at supporting childhood health and wellbeing through play,…
Read more »Improving children’s rights. Scottish Government Consultation on incorporating the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
23 May 2019
The Scottish Government is seeking views on how best to incorporate the UN’s…
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