Unsupervised outdoor play is proven to benefit children's wellbeing, but research shows that the number of children playing outside is declining.

Find out more with the Commons Library's new briefing on children, young people and the built environment: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...

Happy Outdoor Classroom Day! I’m off to celebrate and share in a knowledge exchange event with Thrive Outdoors talking about inclusive outdoor play. Can’t wait! #OutdoorClassroomDay

Willie French, @Upstart Scotland Chair, opens today’s AGM, which I am delighted to be speaking at today. #PlayIsTheWay #BornToPlay #RiskyPlay

Pleased to join Tim from Leading Outdoor Learning and @timfarron.bsky.social in Westminster yesterday.

Nature builds vital skills & outdoor learning is so important. In Somerset, Mill on the Brue has been fostering teamwork, resilience, and confidence through outdoor adventure for over 40 years.

5 wisdoms from @MisstahCook at the #CALAConference2025 - from the swirling mass of paperwork and guidance to the child at the centre…
1. Be led by the little people
2. Pave your own path
3. Be curious and research-informed
4. Take a developmental approach
5. Have fun!

All set for an exciting day at #CALAConference2025 today in Inverness with @playscotland.bsky.social

Coming soon… uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/th...

Hello and Happy New Year, Blue Sky! Finally found my way here and starting to find my way around. Good to already have found some familiar names and faces 😀

One of my #NewYearResolutions is to get better at social media - unsure if the best way to do that is starting another one! We'll see!

J-J-J-J-Jackdaw,
circling the back door,
showing of your knack for,
letting rip that high caw,
cutting like a hacksaw,
through the evening's calm core,
giving it the jaw-jaw!

Has anyone else here got their #JackdawChallenge certificate for learning this Lost Spell and reciting it out loud?