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Play Well Pack
Play Well Pack
Play Scotland and Save the Children are delighted to launch the Play Well pack, which is packed full of suggestions, ideas and tips to support your child’s play and learning...
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Play in the pandemic rapid review
Play in the pandemic rapid review
In the wake of the current COVID-19 health crisis, there is uncertainty and concern about the impact this pandemic will have on children’s health and educational outcomes. This is a...
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Children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing: A short evidence briefing
Children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing: A short evidence briefing
ScotPHO have produced a short evidence briefing on children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. This is one of a series of briefings produced by the Evidence for Action...
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Play First: Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing During and After Lockdown
Play First: Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing During and After Lockdown
This document makes a number of evidence-based recommendations designed to support children’s social and emotional wellbeing. Recommendations are focused, in particular, on the needs of children aged 3 to 11.
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Play for positive mental health
Play for positive mental health
This Research Briefing illustrates that play is vital to supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
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UK Chief Medical Officers’ Physical Activity Guideline
UK Chief Medical Officers’ Physical Activity Guideline
This report presents an update to the 2011 physical activity guidelines issued by the four Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK CMOs draw...
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Play Scotland Health and Safety Policy
Play Scotland Health and Safety Policy
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From muddy hands and dirty faces….to higher grades and happy places
From muddy hands and dirty faces….to higher grades and happy places
Why schools need to champion outdoor play (and learning) for the sake of the planet, and health of our children and because its’s plain common sense. PowerPoint presentation from Cath...
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