Never been a fan of indoor play facilities, but this piece gave me pause for thought. We do need more play offers in 3rd spaces. We also need to restore wider childhood freedoms that have been lost over generations. nextcity.org/urbanist-news/…?

This is a freelance opportunity. For more information about ITL have a look at their website independentthinking.co.uk In particular, have a look at the other people on their books. If you feel you are a natural fit, then it's worth considering. Please RT & let others know. TIA

You can find more information about my research in Nursery World nurseryworld.co.uk/news/article/t…

Did you know you can start our Nature Nursery in #Falkirk when you are 3 for free? Make new friends, have adventures, play in the woodland and get cosy in the cabin (or a tent!) willowden.scot/nurseries/will…

A great start to our intandem portfolio day with our CEO Celia Tennant highlighting the current challenges for children & young people in Scotland including poverty & mental health. Mentoring is a powerful tool for changing the trajectory for our children & young people

This is how you meet social need👇with solutions to real life problems ❤️ ~ This team do what is says on the tin #hereforgood

Whilst million £ contracts are issued to friends, & utility companies are making billion £ profits, as they squeeze families across the UK, we have children in our country who are homeless, hungry & exhausted. This is the UK, 2023. We must prioritise the rights of our children!

We are building on the Scottish Government commitment to increase outdoor learning opportunities for children. Children’s Minister Natalie Don-Innes MSP visited WoodlandsELCCentre to see this first hand. Read the Caring for our Outdoor Spaces guidance ▶️ ow.ly/Tozh50PSm6E

BeMe… Plus? 🧠🏃🏼‍♀️⚽️ We’ve been working intensively with our partner SAMH to modernise our BeMe programme, which is delivered annually to 5+ schools. Using the 5 Ways to Well-Being, we are designing a new programme targeting High School students. #HereforGood

Really heartbreaking to see this and hopefully Police Scotland can find whoever is responsible. Please share. #Denny

If we ever need a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. ‘Please be courageous for us, if you don’t, who will?’ 🥹 #CurriculumInnovation #WeCare Willow Den Inspiring Scotland

I fully support this letter and campaign to get our #socialcare staff more than £12 an hour. It’s time for Scottish Government to show the #careaboutcare. Scottish Care Michael Matheson Shona Robison SNP Humza Yousaf

Scotland needs to listen to children & young people. Delighted to see intandem featured on The Promise Scotland #storiesofchange Thanks to our partners, investors, mentors & coordinators for allowing these trusted relationships to be built. #mentoring thepromise.scot/stories-of-cha…

This is a huge opportunity. I'll take some credit in building the case, but many others helped, including Nicky Gavron - longstanding champion for children's play - as well as those mentioned by Playing Out.

Are you passionate about inclusion and wellbeing and want to drive forward improvements for CYP with additional support needs .. have a look 👀myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/city-… # via myjobscotland

📢 We have a new website !! At thriveoutdoors.org.uk you can: 🌲 Browse and access our library of resources 🌳 Stay up to date with the latest outdoor play and learning news 🍃 Find out about how to get involved 🌟 And more... Feel free to explore our new home 👇

You can get involved by signing the National Position Statement for Outdoor Play and Learning, committing to making outdoor play and learning a part of everyday life for every child in Scotland 👉 inspiringscotland.org.uk/scotlands-nati…

Our Outdoor Community Play portfolio provide opportunities for children to play in the spaces on their doorsteps, allowing children to feel connected to each other and their neighbourhoods. Find out more about OCP and our Connected Communities work here 👉thriveoutdoors.org.uk/about/our-work/

This #CPW24 we’re continuing our campaign to end #SchoolMealDebt & #EndHiddenHunger in schools for good. We’re calling on John Swinney to eradicate school meal debt completely & extend free school meals to all low-income families. No child should be burdened by debt.