What’s child’s play got to do with it: a play theory of change

Key Learnings:

• Develop an understanding of the barriers and challenges for children playing at home, in learning environments and in the community, and how these can be overcome

• Build confidence in knowing the difference between accessible and inclusive play spaces

• A child’s rights approach to engaging key stakeholders in how to support children’s participation in co creating their play opportunities

• Practical ideas in using a play-based approach to mitigate the effects of poverty.

Increase your understanding of the play theory of change that underpins the Play Vision Statement and Action Plan 2025:2030. Learn how the three primary drivers: parents, practitioners and place can be used to deliver improved play opportunities for every child. Consider practical steps that can improve children’s play opportunities through these lenses and a child’s rights approach, with particular attention to UNCRC Article 31, Article 12 and Article 15. Attendees will be signposted to tools and resources to support the development of an action plan to create meaningful change.

Facilitator

Play Scotland are Scotland’s national expert in play. They strive to enable all children and young people in Scotland to have equal opportunities to participate in diverse and quality play experiences that meet their individual needs.
Play Scotland was formed in 1998 and aimed to make the child’s right to play a reality in Scotland.
Play Scotland’s work is underpinned by article 31 of the UN Convention on the rights of the child, and the UNCRC General Comment No17, which articulates “the need to create time and space for children to engage in spontaneous play, recreation and creativity, and to promote societal attitudes that support and encourage such activity.”
Play Scotland’s core belief is that play is fundamental to a healthy and happy childhood. We can celebrate our success in helping to build a world-leading policy framework for play in Scotland, supported by excellent provision and practice.

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