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“There is a vital need to connect research, practice and policy to meet the play needs of children and young people, families and communities”.
(Professor David Whitebread)

Resource library

The Play Scotland resource library provides a wide range of free to download and use play and related publications, toolkits and guidance. The purpose of the library is to promote the importance of play for all children and young people; to improve and increase the quality, range and accessibility of opportunities for play at home, in care and learning environments and in the community.

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Improving Safe Access to Street Space for Children’s Play and Physical Activity

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Play First: Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing During and After Lockdown

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Save the Children lockdown pack for families

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Free-range teenagers: the role of wild adventure space in young people’s lives

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Play activities from Early Years Scotland

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Play for positive mental health

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Our Creative Journey

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My World Outdoors

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