Fiona - Play Scotland
@fiplayscotland.bsky.social
Play Pedagogy Lead @Play Scotland. Championing children’s right to play in Scotland, inspiring & supporting educators to embrace play-based learning in schools. MEd student, bookworm, and cake lover. ❤️ All views my own! 🙈🙉🙊
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Are you passionate about nurture, high quality childcare & making a real difference to children and families in Scotland?
SCMA is recruiting an Area Manager to help them deliver their childminding services across Scotland.
Read more here: buff.ly/ZVYH6Ki
SCMA is recruiting an Area Manager to help them deliver their childminding services across Scotland.
Read more here: buff.ly/ZVYH6Ki
February 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Are you passionate about nurture, high quality childcare & making a real difference to children and families in Scotland?
SCMA is recruiting an Area Manager to help them deliver their childminding services across Scotland.
Read more here: buff.ly/ZVYH6Ki
SCMA is recruiting an Area Manager to help them deliver their childminding services across Scotland.
Read more here: buff.ly/ZVYH6Ki
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Fiona, our Play Pedagogy Lead, is presenting on-demand at the IPA USA Virtual Conference About Play, available to watch now. She shares Scotland’s work embedding play pedagogy in primary schools, with insights on children’s rights, inclusion & wellbeing. Register via the QR code.
February 16, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Fiona, our Play Pedagogy Lead, is presenting on-demand at the IPA USA Virtual Conference About Play, available to watch now. She shares Scotland’s work embedding play pedagogy in primary schools, with insights on children’s rights, inclusion & wellbeing. Register via the QR code.
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"Part of learning prudence and wisdom is the freedom to make decisions, including the wrong ones".
💡 Play is the same. Monkey bars are a curious child's best friend, let's encourage children to imagine, assess their surroundings, take a small risk, and have fun! 🎉
ifstudies.org/blog/recess-...
💡 Play is the same. Monkey bars are a curious child's best friend, let's encourage children to imagine, assess their surroundings, take a small risk, and have fun! 🎉
ifstudies.org/blog/recess-...
Recess Is Becoming Too Safe
A former teacher explores how
ifstudies.org
February 10, 2026 at 12:45 PM
"Part of learning prudence and wisdom is the freedom to make decisions, including the wrong ones".
💡 Play is the same. Monkey bars are a curious child's best friend, let's encourage children to imagine, assess their surroundings, take a small risk, and have fun! 🎉
ifstudies.org/blog/recess-...
💡 Play is the same. Monkey bars are a curious child's best friend, let's encourage children to imagine, assess their surroundings, take a small risk, and have fun! 🎉
ifstudies.org/blog/recess-...
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Come along to our Loose Parts Play training on 12th February!
📦 Learn how to instil an imaginative approach to play that allows children to explore, learn, and play with simple, everyday objects! 🧹
www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...
📦 Learn how to instil an imaginative approach to play that allows children to explore, learn, and play with simple, everyday objects! 🧹
www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...
February 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Come along to our Loose Parts Play training on 12th February!
📦 Learn how to instil an imaginative approach to play that allows children to explore, learn, and play with simple, everyday objects! 🧹
www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...
📦 Learn how to instil an imaginative approach to play that allows children to explore, learn, and play with simple, everyday objects! 🧹
www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...
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📢 Job opportunity
The Young Audiences Network is recruiting a freelance Young Audiences Network Coordinator to coordinate the development and launch of the Young Audiences Network, funded by Creative Scotland.
🔗 Find out more & apply: starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/young-a...
⏰ Deadline: 2nd March, 5pm
The Young Audiences Network is recruiting a freelance Young Audiences Network Coordinator to coordinate the development and launch of the Young Audiences Network, funded by Creative Scotland.
🔗 Find out more & apply: starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/young-a...
⏰ Deadline: 2nd March, 5pm
February 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
📢 Job opportunity
The Young Audiences Network is recruiting a freelance Young Audiences Network Coordinator to coordinate the development and launch of the Young Audiences Network, funded by Creative Scotland.
🔗 Find out more & apply: starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/young-a...
⏰ Deadline: 2nd March, 5pm
The Young Audiences Network is recruiting a freelance Young Audiences Network Coordinator to coordinate the development and launch of the Young Audiences Network, funded by Creative Scotland.
🔗 Find out more & apply: starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/young-a...
⏰ Deadline: 2nd March, 5pm
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Doesn’t get much better than this! This city is our sandbox for learning about time whilst exploring sustainable transport (SDG11)
February 2, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Doesn’t get much better than this! This city is our sandbox for learning about time whilst exploring sustainable transport (SDG11)
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The Scottish Government is consulting on updates to school premises regulations to help ensure schools are safe, accessible and support children’s learning, wellbeing and play.
The consultation is open until Tuesday 24th March and your input is imperative!
consult.gov.scot/learning-dir...
The consultation is open until Tuesday 24th March and your input is imperative!
consult.gov.scot/learning-dir...
Proposals to update the School Premises Regulations - Scottish Government consultations - Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by The Scottish Government
consult.gov.scot
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 AM
The Scottish Government is consulting on updates to school premises regulations to help ensure schools are safe, accessible and support children’s learning, wellbeing and play.
The consultation is open until Tuesday 24th March and your input is imperative!
consult.gov.scot/learning-dir...
The consultation is open until Tuesday 24th March and your input is imperative!
consult.gov.scot/learning-dir...
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Fiona Kirkland, our Play Pedagogy Lead, showcases the work of Play Scotland and speaks to students about the importance of play, loose parts and the child’s right to play at West Lothian College Children and Young People’s Rights Conference #Article31 #moreplayplease #playeveryday
January 28, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Fiona Kirkland, our Play Pedagogy Lead, showcases the work of Play Scotland and speaks to students about the importance of play, loose parts and the child’s right to play at West Lothian College Children and Young People’s Rights Conference #Article31 #moreplayplease #playeveryday
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Has your school signed the active uniform pledge?
Make play times easier by ensuring an always-active uniform! 👇
Make play times easier by ensuring an always-active uniform! 👇
We're delighted that more than 70 primary schools have now signed the active uniform pledge! Your school can join them, here: activeuniform.org/take-the-ple...
Has your school already adopted an always-active uniform? We'd love to hear all about it.
youtu.be/DzKVHQY6lsQ?...
Has your school already adopted an always-active uniform? We'd love to hear all about it.
youtu.be/DzKVHQY6lsQ?...
Made to Move
YouTube video by Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL)
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January 26, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Has your school signed the active uniform pledge?
Make play times easier by ensuring an always-active uniform! 👇
Make play times easier by ensuring an always-active uniform! 👇
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Play for all: Rights, Responsibility and Inclusive Practice
Thurs 22 Jan 6-8pm:
⚖️ The legal context of play as a children's right
🧒 Your responsibility to provide inclusive play opportunities
🎨 support play experiences that bring children together across differences
buytickets.at/playscotland...
Thurs 22 Jan 6-8pm:
⚖️ The legal context of play as a children's right
🧒 Your responsibility to provide inclusive play opportunities
🎨 support play experiences that bring children together across differences
buytickets.at/playscotland...
January 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Play for all: Rights, Responsibility and Inclusive Practice
Thurs 22 Jan 6-8pm:
⚖️ The legal context of play as a children's right
🧒 Your responsibility to provide inclusive play opportunities
🎨 support play experiences that bring children together across differences
buytickets.at/playscotland...
Thurs 22 Jan 6-8pm:
⚖️ The legal context of play as a children's right
🧒 Your responsibility to provide inclusive play opportunities
🎨 support play experiences that bring children together across differences
buytickets.at/playscotland...
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Things Only Early Years Educators Will Understand
Day 15
“Following the child’s lead isn’t about losing control”
#EarlyYears
#EarlyYearsEducation
#PlayMatters
#EarlyYearsProfessionals
Day 15
“Following the child’s lead isn’t about losing control”
#EarlyYears
#EarlyYearsEducation
#PlayMatters
#EarlyYearsProfessionals
January 15, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Things Only Early Years Educators Will Understand
Day 15
“Following the child’s lead isn’t about losing control”
#EarlyYears
#EarlyYearsEducation
#PlayMatters
#EarlyYearsProfessionals
Day 15
“Following the child’s lead isn’t about losing control”
#EarlyYears
#EarlyYearsEducation
#PlayMatters
#EarlyYearsProfessionals
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New podcast episode uploaded 🙌
Available on Apple, Podbean and Spotify, Plan to Play is a to the point podcast that offers 6 playful activities around a specific curricular area. #playistheway
Available on Apple, Podbean and Spotify, Plan to Play is a to the point podcast that offers 6 playful activities around a specific curricular area. #playistheway
January 13, 2026 at 7:48 AM
New podcast episode uploaded 🙌
Available on Apple, Podbean and Spotify, Plan to Play is a to the point podcast that offers 6 playful activities around a specific curricular area. #playistheway
Available on Apple, Podbean and Spotify, Plan to Play is a to the point podcast that offers 6 playful activities around a specific curricular area. #playistheway
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👏 We're delighted to see the opening of another inclusive play park!
Play is a right for every child, and achieving that means more spaces must be inclusive and accessible.
It's fantastic to see Scotland giving this the importance it deserves! ✨
www.dgwgo.com/community-fo...
Play is a right for every child, and achieving that means more spaces must be inclusive and accessible.
It's fantastic to see Scotland giving this the importance it deserves! ✨
www.dgwgo.com/community-fo...
Gatehouse Welcomes New Inclusive Play Park
Dumfries and Galloway Council is delighted to announce the opening of the new inclusive play park in Garrie's Park in Gatehouse of Fleet – the fourth
www.dgwgo.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
👏 We're delighted to see the opening of another inclusive play park!
Play is a right for every child, and achieving that means more spaces must be inclusive and accessible.
It's fantastic to see Scotland giving this the importance it deserves! ✨
www.dgwgo.com/community-fo...
Play is a right for every child, and achieving that means more spaces must be inclusive and accessible.
It's fantastic to see Scotland giving this the importance it deserves! ✨
www.dgwgo.com/community-fo...
Only a few spaces left for our training for teachers and schools this Tuesday 13 Jan! Join Alex & Fiona to explore how to create a play policy that supports consistency, confidence & shared understanding across your school.
Book here www.playscotland.org/schools-chil... #edusky #ScotEduSky #Primary
Book here www.playscotland.org/schools-chil... #edusky #ScotEduSky #Primary
January 10, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Only a few spaces left for our training for teachers and schools this Tuesday 13 Jan! Join Alex & Fiona to explore how to create a play policy that supports consistency, confidence & shared understanding across your school.
Book here www.playscotland.org/schools-chil... #edusky #ScotEduSky #Primary
Book here www.playscotland.org/schools-chil... #edusky #ScotEduSky #Primary
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Bus Timetables 🚌
This is one of those activities that has so many layers to it and opportunities for the kids to take it in novel directions.
If you like the sound, I now have a wee podcast where you can get 10 mins worth of ideas for the classroom weekly #playinupperprimary
This is one of those activities that has so many layers to it and opportunities for the kids to take it in novel directions.
If you like the sound, I now have a wee podcast where you can get 10 mins worth of ideas for the classroom weekly #playinupperprimary
January 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Bus Timetables 🚌
This is one of those activities that has so many layers to it and opportunities for the kids to take it in novel directions.
If you like the sound, I now have a wee podcast where you can get 10 mins worth of ideas for the classroom weekly #playinupperprimary
This is one of those activities that has so many layers to it and opportunities for the kids to take it in novel directions.
If you like the sound, I now have a wee podcast where you can get 10 mins worth of ideas for the classroom weekly #playinupperprimary
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Happy New Year from Play Scotland!
We're working on our first newsletter of 2026.
To make sure you get the latest play news straight into your inbox each month, sign up as a member today - it's free!
playscotland.org/about/member...
We're working on our first newsletter of 2026.
To make sure you get the latest play news straight into your inbox each month, sign up as a member today - it's free!
playscotland.org/about/member...
January 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Happy New Year from Play Scotland!
We're working on our first newsletter of 2026.
To make sure you get the latest play news straight into your inbox each month, sign up as a member today - it's free!
playscotland.org/about/member...
We're working on our first newsletter of 2026.
To make sure you get the latest play news straight into your inbox each month, sign up as a member today - it's free!
playscotland.org/about/member...
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Are your children off school today because of the snow?
While school closures are stressful to manage, a fresh coating of snow can provide the most magical playground for day off fun!
Find out top snow play ideas: www.playscotland.org/resources/sn...
While school closures are stressful to manage, a fresh coating of snow can provide the most magical playground for day off fun!
Find out top snow play ideas: www.playscotland.org/resources/sn...
January 5, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Are your children off school today because of the snow?
While school closures are stressful to manage, a fresh coating of snow can provide the most magical playground for day off fun!
Find out top snow play ideas: www.playscotland.org/resources/sn...
While school closures are stressful to manage, a fresh coating of snow can provide the most magical playground for day off fun!
Find out top snow play ideas: www.playscotland.org/resources/sn...
Lang may yer lum reek! Here’s to good people, big laughs, wee giggles and getting through the messy bits together!
Wishing you all a cracking Hogmanay and a kinder, calmer 2026, slàinte 🥂✨
Wishing you all a cracking Hogmanay and a kinder, calmer 2026, slàinte 🥂✨
December 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Lang may yer lum reek! Here’s to good people, big laughs, wee giggles and getting through the messy bits together!
Wishing you all a cracking Hogmanay and a kinder, calmer 2026, slàinte 🥂✨
Wishing you all a cracking Hogmanay and a kinder, calmer 2026, slàinte 🥂✨
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year. A huge thank you to playworkers and everyone across the play sector for the care, commitment & energy that goes into keeping children safe, healthy & loving life, at Christmas & all year round. #ScotEduSky #EduSky
December 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year. A huge thank you to playworkers and everyone across the play sector for the care, commitment & energy that goes into keeping children safe, healthy & loving life, at Christmas & all year round. #ScotEduSky #EduSky
Delighted to be asked to chat about play with the brilliant Dr Aaron Bradbury on his podcast. Had a really honest, down to earth conversation about why play matters in children’s lives #EduSky #ScotEduSky #playmatters #earlychildhood #EYSky#EarlyYearsSky#earlyyears
open.spotify.com/episode/6mz0...
open.spotify.com/episode/6mz0...
Play Talk Radio - Play Scotland Fiona Kirkland
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December 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Delighted to be asked to chat about play with the brilliant Dr Aaron Bradbury on his podcast. Had a really honest, down to earth conversation about why play matters in children’s lives #EduSky #ScotEduSky #playmatters #earlychildhood #EYSky#EarlyYearsSky#earlyyears
open.spotify.com/episode/6mz0...
open.spotify.com/episode/6mz0...
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“Play is as natural to children as breathing. It is a universal expression of children, and it can transcend differences in ethnicity, language, or other aspects of culture.”
Charles Schaefer and Athena Drewes:
Charles Schaefer and Athena Drewes:
December 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“Play is as natural to children as breathing. It is a universal expression of children, and it can transcend differences in ethnicity, language, or other aspects of culture.”
Charles Schaefer and Athena Drewes:
Charles Schaefer and Athena Drewes:
Cherie has done so much to strengthen the link between people, place and play across Scotland, and she will be really missed at Play Scotland. A brilliant appointment for PAS!
We're delighted to welcome Cherie Morgan as our new Chief Executive, joining us in Feb 2026.
With nearly 30 years in the third sector, Cherie brings a wealth of experience in community engagement, inclusive participation, and placemaking.
🔗 Full announcement: www.pas.org.uk/news/chief-executive/
With nearly 30 years in the third sector, Cherie brings a wealth of experience in community engagement, inclusive participation, and placemaking.
🔗 Full announcement: www.pas.org.uk/news/chief-executive/
Welcome to our new Chief Executive - Planning Aid Scotland
Planning Aid Scotland is pleased to announce that Cherie Morgan will be joining as Chief Executive in the new year.
www.pas.org.uk
December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Cherie has done so much to strengthen the link between people, place and play across Scotland, and she will be really missed at Play Scotland. A brilliant appointment for PAS!
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The best school leaders and teachers have several things in common, says author Liz Wiseman. “They create an environment where people want to learn and contribute. They ask good questions and they spotlight people’s good work.”
Here’s how. 🏫
#SchoolLeaders #Principals #EduSky
Here’s how. 🏫
#SchoolLeaders #Principals #EduSky
How to Harness the Multiplier Effect as a Principal
Talent development expert Liz Wiseman tells us how principals can bring out the best in everyone on their staff—and avoid being a diminisher, who does the opposite.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The best school leaders and teachers have several things in common, says author Liz Wiseman. “They create an environment where people want to learn and contribute. They ask good questions and they spotlight people’s good work.”
Here’s how. 🏫
#SchoolLeaders #Principals #EduSky
Here’s how. 🏫
#SchoolLeaders #Principals #EduSky
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Whole class area and perimeter lesson, that saw 30 pupils work together to build a floor plan for a castle, before creating an artists impression on their devices - loved it! #outdoorlearning
December 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Whole class area and perimeter lesson, that saw 30 pupils work together to build a floor plan for a castle, before creating an artists impression on their devices - loved it! #outdoorlearning