Every child has the right to play. But what does that right look like in practice?

Inclusive play is about more than simply making a space accessible. It is about creating environments, opportunities and experiences where every child can play in ways that are meaningful, enjoyable and beneficial to them.

This practical and engaging online course explores children's right to play, what we mean by inclusive play, and how we can identify and remove the barriers that prevent some children from fully participating in play.

Drawing on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Equality Act 2010, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Scotland's Play Vision Statement and Action Plan, you'll explore how rights, responsibilities and inclusive practice connect to everyday play.

Through discussion, reflection, case studies and practical activities, you'll explore the difference between accessible and inclusive play, consider who may be missing from play opportunities, and develop practical strategies for creating environments where children can participate, belong and play in ways that work for them.

🎯 By the end of this course you will be able to:

✅ Understand the key rights and responsibilities relating to children's right to play.

🌈 Explore what is meant by inclusion and inclusive play.

⚖️ Understand the difference between accessible play and inclusive play.

🚧 Identify physical, social, cultural and attitudinal barriers that can prevent children from accessing and enjoying play.

🧒 Consider the experiences of children whose right to play may be at greater risk.

🌱 Explore practical approaches to creating more inclusive play environments and opportunities.

🧩 Consider how flexibility, choice, variety and open-ended resources can support inclusive play.

💬 Develop confidence in recognising and responding to barriers within your own setting.

🔎 Reflect on your own practice and identify opportunities to strengthen inclusion.

📝 Develop a practical action to support more inclusive play in your own setting.

💻 Course format

💻 Live online training
💬 Interactive discussions and breakout activities
🧩 Practical case studies and inclusive design challenges
🤔 Opportunities to reflect on your own practice
📝 Action planning to support implementation in your setting
📚 Resources and information to support further learning

🌟 Why join this course?

Whether you're beginning to explore inclusive play or looking to strengthen existing practice, this course will give you the knowledge, confidence and practical ideas to create richer play opportunities for every child.

You'll leave with a stronger understanding of children's right to play, practical strategies for reducing barriers, and a renewed focus on creating environments where children can choose, participate, belong and play their way.

Because inclusive play isn't about making every activity suitable for every child. It's about creating enough variety, flexibility and choice for every child to have an equally valuable play experience.

Play is a right, not a privilege — and we all have a role in making that right real.

We are pleased to offer a STUDENT DISCOUNT of 20% on all training courses. To access your discount code, please email prior to booking:

alexwallis@playscotland.org

Play for Every Child: Inclusive Play in Practice

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