Global perspectives: an exploration of what Scotland can learn from Australia's long-standing play movement - from rebellious beginnings to new land-based approaches that honour local heritage and culture @playaustralia.bsky.social @playscotland.bsky.social thriveoutdoors.org.uk/play-lessons...

Global Perspectives on Outdoor Play: Lessons from Scotland and Australia - Thrive Outdoors

A visit from Australia, provides Learning and Development Lead, Henry Mathias to reflect on how far play provision has come, and where it might go next.

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Tomorrow is World Children's Day. We are at Urban95 Glasgow Child Friendly City Summit with colleagues making outdoor play a reality for all children. Join over 100 signatories to the National Position Statement on play here tinyurl.com/ffbdpjh6 #Urban95 #Glasgow #outdoorplay #WorldChildren'sDay

Tomorrow is Outdoor Classroom Day! We work everyday to make outdoor play & learning a reality for children in Scotland. What makes a great space? Learn more inspiringscotland.org.uk/publication/... and thriveoutdoors.org.uk/resource/wha... @outdoorclassroom.bsky.social @edscotlfs.bsky.social

Outdoor Classroom Day is 6 November! It's a global movement to make time outdoors part of every child’s day. If you’re looking for outdoor lesson ideas for school, play ideas or guidance on making outdoor learning & play part of every day, you’ll find it here ⬇️ outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/resources/

Outdoor Classroom Day

Outdoor Classroom Day is a day to celebrate and inspire learning and play outside the classroom, and we want YOU to get involved!

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🧵Did you know that it's Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week! Active Play helps children to develop fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, catching and throwing. These skills are the basis of all sports and physical activity. 🤸‍♀️ ⛹‍♀️

📣There is less than a week left to apply for the Outdoor Community Play Main Grants Fund! This fund supports Scottish charities to deliver free, child-led outdoor play in SIMD 1 and 2 communities. Find out more and apply here 👉 inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/outdoor...

Happy Friday! Take a look at our resource: Discovering nature with babies and young children. 💜 Our resource helps practitioners support families in building strong, joyful connections to nature.🌼🌱 thriveoutdoors.org.uk/resource/sta...

Starting Out to Play Guidance - Thrive Outdoors

Starting out to play: Discovering nature with babies and young children. Guidance for practitioners working with parents, families, and carers

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Canada's action 10 years ago inspired Scotland's own national position statement. We are delighted to endorse Canada's latest Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play which celebrates progress and outlines a shared path forward. 🤸🌳 ⬇️ www.outdoorplaycanada.ca/aop10/ #AOP10 #outdoorplay2025

Maths and Numeracy in real life contexts (preferably outdoors of course!) has a huge impact on learners. Again@mathsweek.scot have brought together great resources & support for everyone!

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Are you ready to go wild for maths?! #MathsWeekScot officially kicks off tomorrow. Here's a quick overview to get ready: Families >> mathsweek.scot/families and bit.ly/MWSFamilyEve... Schools >> mathsweek.scot/schools and bit.ly/MWSSchoolsEv... #MathsToday #UKMathsChatr #EduSky 🎓

Spaces left on the Walkshop this weekend beginning at the lovely Kinnoull Shed #Perthshire Learn more about events & training thriveoutdoors.org.uk. Each unique Walkshop is aims to help you engage with the #nature & #heritage of outdoor places. #OutdoorLearning #play #natureconnection Join us!

A great day at #csgnGathering25 yesterday. Some takeaways - collaboration & partnership are key, across sectors & across spaces. Investing not just in nature but in communities. @csgreennetwork.bsky.social @scottishwater.bsky.social @smallworldconsult.bsky.social @edscotlfs.bsky.social

There is still time to sign up for the last few tickets for tomorrow's Place-based Walkshop in Edinburgh. Learn more buytickets.at/thriveoutdoo... #OutdoorPlay #OutdoorLearning

📣Applications are now open for the Outdoor Community Play Main Grants Fund 2026-2028! Funding is available for community-based opportunities for children and families to play outdoors in local green, blue, and grey spaces, using the Play Ranger model.

Every family should have the foundations it needs to thrive. We’re joining @savechildrensco.bsky.social to call for Scotland’s political parties to do #BetterforBabies and make sure every family has the starting foundations they need to flourish.

📣The Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme is now open for applications! Apply here👉 inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/ocp-inc...

2 weeks to go to Place-based Walkshop #UHI #Inverness . Learn more & book your space at thriveoutdoors.org.uk/what-we-offe... Discover new ways to explore & share #OutdoorLearning #nature #heritage @eyscotland.bsky.social @glasgowcc.bsky.social #Perth @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social

The Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme is now open for applications! You can apply by submitting an expression of interest here 👉 inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/ocp-inc...

Announcing new #ThriveOutdoors Place-based Walkshop dates & locations. Perfect for educators, practitioners, and community leaders! Learn more & register via: thriveoutdoors.org.uk/what-we-offe... #OutdoorLearning #CommunityLearning #EarlyYears #Primary #Inverness #Edinburgh #Perth #Glasgow

What is an Incubator Programme? 🤔 The Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme will award community groups and charities in rural and remote areas with grants of up to £5,000 and provide capacity building and development support. to deliver free, child-led outdoor play.

❗ High risk of wildfire for nearly all of Scotland during much of the coming week. It should barely need saying but still, please shout it from the rooftops... 📣 It is simply not responsible to have a campfire when the wildfire risk is high.

Scottish heatwave sparks tenth wildfire warning

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to avoid using naked flames outdoors from August 13 to August 19.

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📣 Funding Alert! Awards of up to £5,000 and capacity building support are available for rural groups to deliver free, child-led outdoor play. Find out more, and submit an expression of interest here 👉https://inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/ocp-incubator-programme/

Join us in discovering practical steps to deepen play, learning & experiences outdoors. Look forward to seeing you at our next event on Small Loose Parts Play, 4th Sept 25! Book & learn more about the many different ways we can support you thriveoutdoors.org.uk/what-we-offe...

Join us at a hands on session. Learn how natural & scrap materials can be used to support creativity, curiosity, collaboration. Ideal for educators, practitioners. Visit thriveoutdoors.org.uk/what-we-offe... to book your place! 🌳🐚🍁 #outdoorlearning #outdoorplay #cpd @inspiringscotland.bsky.social

Tickets still available for our 'Walkshop' where you will be guided on a short walk to illustrate a place-based approach. 🗓️ Tue 29th July, 10.30am- 12.30pm 📍 Start at Inspiring Scotland Office 🚶‍♀️ Guided walk led by Henry Mathias More info and to register ⬇️ www.tickettailor.com/events/thriv...

🍃Every place has a story to tell... Join us for a Walkshop on the 29th July in Slateford, Edinburgh! Led by Henry Mathais, this session is perfect for educators, practitioners, and community leaders! Learn more & register ⬇️ www.tickettailor.com/events/thriv...

🌳Does your family have a local play park you love? The Scottish Government is reviewing local play parks and needs your input. 📝Share your views & help shape future practice by taking this survey: forms.office.com/e/WkPx8TnJwW

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside... Keep your maths skills fresh over the summer holidays, with our fun maths-themed games and activities to do at the beach! 🐚 www.mathsweek.scot/n... #MathsWeekScot #STEMeducation #SummerHolidays #BeachGames #OutdoorLearning #MathsToday #UKMathsCht #tmwyk

Holidays are almost upon us! Looking ahead to July & beyond, see updated thriveoutdoors.org.uk/what-we-offer/ for news of CPD, Consultancy, Professional Leadership & Events. Practical skills & knottier issues. Contact us directly to discuss how we can support you & your team outdoors.

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Celebrating the launch of Starting Out to Play @inspiringscotland.bsky.social supporting nature connection for babies & young children. Families at 3D Drumchapel enjoyed sights, sounds & tranquility that long grass, mature trees & sunshine provides. More thriveoutdoors.org.uk/resource/sta...