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Better Breaktimes, Better Transitions: Perspectives on Play

Better Breaktimes, Better Transitions: Perspectives on Play

Perspectives on Play captures a combination of findings, feedback and information from a 2021 Better Breaktimes, Better Transitions project.

Type: Evaluation & Report, Research

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The Case for Play in Schools: A review of the literature

The Case for Play in Schools: A review of the literature

Type: Evaluation & Report, Research

Categories: Play Strategy , Playwork & the Play Sector

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The State of Play in Scotland 2023

The State of Play in Scotland 2023

The State of Play in Scotland report was written by Dr Lily FitzGibbon & Professor Helen Dodd for Play Scotland. The State of Play in Scotland report brings together the...

Type: Research, Evaluation & Report

Age: Universal

Categories: Inclusion & Rights , Play Strategy , Playwork & the Play Sector , Space, Place & Planning

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Inspirationally Playful

Inspirationally Playful

We have gathered over fifty reflections on what has inspired, and continues to inspire, those with a professional interest in play. It is a global collection, comprising thoughts from each...

Categories: Playwork & the Play Sector

Tags: IPA

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Priorities in Play

Priorities in Play

The idea behind this collection was to prime delegates in advance of the 22nd International Play Association Triennial World conference, held in Glasgow in June 2023. There was no need...

Categories: Playwork & the Play Sector

Tags: IPA

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Nature Based Play

Nature Based Play

When we design playful natural environments in cities, we create sustainable places that support children’s wellbeing & development, and make our cities more resilient to climate change. Proud to be...

Type: Case Study, Research

Categories: Space, Place & Planning

Tags: Nature Based Play

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Appendix to Including Disabled Children in Play Provision

Appendix to Including Disabled Children in Play Provision

Case Studies from Sara, Freddie and Elaine. Including Disabled Children in Play Provision, a joint statement from the Children’s Play Policy Forum and UK Play Safety Forum, states that society...

Type: Research, Case Study

Age: Universal

Categories: Inclusion & Rights , Space, Place & Planning

Tags: Additional Support Needs , ASN , Disability , Disabled

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Children’s Right to Play and the Environment

Children’s Right to Play and the Environment

A discussion paper prepared by the International Play Association: Promoting the Child’s Right to Play for the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child Day of General Discussion, 2016...

Categories: Climate & Environment , Inclusion & Rights

Tags: IPA

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