Links from Children's Play Information Service
CPIS publishes factsheets on key topics of interest to both play professionals and students. All factsheets can be downloaded below.
- Children's Play in Natural Environments [PDF 276KB]
This factsheet looks at the benefits of natural play for children, and gives advice on how adults can support this type of play. - Inclusive Play [PDF 157KB]
This factsheet gives an overview of inclusive play, focusing on disabled children. It looks at all children's right to play, explores some of the barriers to play, and provides action points for inclusion. - Consulting Children About Play [PDF 168KB]
This factsheet gives practical ideas on ways of consulting children on play opportunities and facilities. - How to Raise Funds for Children's Play [PDF 254KB]
This factsheet is designed to act as a guide to help you to secure funding towards a project on children's play. It covers the essential steps you need to think about in order to get your funding. - Play in Hospital [PDF 161KB]
This factsheet discusses the value of play and play opportunities for children in hospital, and outlines how to run a successful play programme. - What is Play? [PDF 159KB]
This factsheet looks at the definition of 'play'. - Where do children play? [PDF 161KB]
This factsheet is about the types of places children use for outdoor play. - Play Space Development Check list
- Play and Health
- Childrens Play in Natural Environments
- International Sources on Information on Play
- Guidance on what to look for in a Play Space Designer
Natural Play: Making a difference to children's learning and well being
A longitudinal study of the Forestry Commission Scotland-Glasgow City
Council-Merrylee Primary School partnership 2008-2011
By Leslie Groves, Ph.D
To view click here
Case Study on Woodland Play
Case Study from Grounds for Learning on Woodland Play at Chaterault Primary. To view click here
Real World Learning
Outdoor learning and play for Scotland's children. To view click here
