IPA Scotland

International Play Association (IPA) Scotland - working to protect, preserve and promote the child’s right to play as a fundamental human right.

[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

Today is #InternationalChildrensDay. This year marks 100 years since the #GenevaDeclaration of #ChildrensRights was signed. International Play Association (IPA) World Board is calling on our members to be part of history. Find out more here: https://t.co/tr4USHRlpf

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

One week to go until our Creating Better Play Opportunities for Every Child event!

Wed 20 Nov 1-4:30pm

Come along to our AGM to hear from expert speakers on inclusion, Play Sufficiency, and more.

Book your free place now: https://t.co/uRgtEVUTmS

[Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @CYPCS]

🌎 BSL users are especially invited to join our online assembly on #WorldChildrensDay, made for primary-aged children, with BSL interpretation.

Find out how climate change affects children’s rights & hear from amazing young human rights defenders.

Join: https://t.co/Ir9m4Smswb

[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

This movement is supported by the Two Bit Circus Foundation - you can find more information here: https://t.co/ik1724FgAo - they share the story of 'Caine's Arcade' on their website and it's definitely worth a watch.

[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

A couple of our members had a playful week as they took part in the Global Cardboard Challenge 😃

Children from TeamTastic Youth Club, @PortSetonCentre & students from @WestCollScot - Clydebank Campus had lots of fun creating and playing with the cardboard.

#carboardchallenge

[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

If you take part in the #cardboardchallenge, share your pictures with us - we would love to see what you come up with!

The Global Cardboard Challenge was inspired by 'Caine's Arcade' and has became a yearly celebration held worldwide on or around the 26th October.

[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

Barbara Middleton and Sarah Goldsmith from IPA Scotland with the Scottish Outdoor Learning community at the SOLA Festival, Fordell Firs, Fife! An excellent gathering and great opportunity to welcome new members to join IPA Scotland.

[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

On Saturday, to coincide with our AGM, we held a small event exploring play & climate change. Roz from @littlebugscot & @CIHenryMathias shared some thought provoking points as well as observations & examples from practice.

Here's to another exciting year ahead for @ipascotland!

[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

Last couple of days to book on for ⬇️ .. booking link in the posts below 😃

[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

We are delighted to invite you to a free in-person event, open to members and non-members alike, on Saturday 7th September - Play in the Climate Emergency, held at Queen Margaret University.

This will be a presentation and discussion on play in the climate emergency.

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[Stacey Marko @StaceyMarko]

Looking forward to this 😃

[Anne-Marie Mackin @ammackin]

Including here in Scotland where we have a very active branch @ipascotland

[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

.. provide services to make a positive contribution to climate action.

The event will culminate in our AGM.The event will culminate in our AGM.

Book your space here: https://t.co/Dhbd2xGWtf

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[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

We are delighted to invite you to a free in-person event, open to members and non-members alike, on Saturday 7th September - Play in the Climate Emergency, held at Queen Margaret University.

This will be a presentation and discussion on play in the climate emergency.

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[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

Facilitated by Rosslyn Mullin, Education Director, Scottish Outdoor Learning Association & Henry Mathias, Professional Development Manager, Thrive Outdoors & IPA Scotland Board member, the session will focus on what practical changes can be made to how we ..

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[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

Today is the day we celebrate the child’s right to play on National Playday. This years theme is #playandculture how did you play today? #playday2024

[BMiddleton @BMiddle36153318]

It was a fantastic inaugural International Play Day. Thanks to Stacey’s inspiring idea and lovely to spend the day in the best of playful company with all involved.
Looking forward to next year!

[Stacey Marko @StaceyMarko]

Not sure what to say other than this was such a special place to be yesterday .. connecting with others from across Scotland about play and research .. sharing ideas, discussing issues, blue sky thinking .. and all done playfully! #IDoP2024 #PlayConnectsUsAll

[Dr Sarah Goldsmith @SarahGoldsmith]

It was a great day yesterday and fun to talk about play, playfully! I feel something exciting will come of this! Thank you and Well done @StaceyMarko for organising 👏

[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

International Day of Play and we spent it alongside 36 play enthusiasts from a range of disciplines and backgrounds discussing where we are now and what more needs done in relation to play and research.

It feels as though there are sparks of something exciting about to happen!

[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

2. 'Play Forum Meeting' to share the happenings from this year's #IDoP & think ahead as to how we can continue to support & promote play for all children. As well as think about how we might plan ahead for next year's IDoP! Become a member to join future forum meetings!
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[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

Yey! It's the first ever #InternationalDayofPlay

Celebrate with us .. comment below and tell us what you are doing to acknowledge and/or celebrate this very important day 😃

#IDoP2024

Our celebrations consist of 2 planned events:
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[IPA Scotland @ipascotland]

1. 'Playful Research Conversations' at @QMUniversity, Edinburgh which will be playfully supported by @EastLothianPlay 😃
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