Scrapstore Play Services

Recess Is Becoming Too Safe A former teacher explores how

Another shiny new Scrapstore PlayPod!

We had such a great time opening this Scrapstore PlayPod!

There has been collaborative, mixed age play across lunchtime which has been a joy for staff to see! Creative and imaginative play as we would expect from loose parts - open the PlayPod & let the children do the rest! Thank you Roundhill Primary!

See what our Play Team can do for play https://www.childrensscrapstore.co.uk/play-team

PlayPod boosts play and learning at Roundhill Primary School Roundhill Primary School in Bath has introduced a new PlayPod, helping children develop creativity, teamwork and focus through imaginative play.

See below...

BAND PLAYWORKERS' FORUM- NOV 17th , 7PM Via Zoom

* All playworkers welcome.
* A great chance to ask any questions & to keep updated.
* Information sharing, support & fun too.
* Meet staff from other settings & find out how others are doing things.
* Attendance Allowance can be claimed.

Contact: [email protected] to book a place

Now Hiring at Children's Scrapstore, the role of Play Services Operations Manager. See our website for further details and an application form

WE'RE HIRING!

Do you believe play is important?

Would you like to support the improvement of play in schools and the community?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team, supporting Children’s Scrapstore to improve play opportunities in the community, schools, early years and play settings. This busy and varied role includes directly delivering play session in the community, mentoring school staff, and supporting adults predominantly in a school setting, solving logistical playground issues, giving feedback or recommendations, and writing reports. The role will also involve some administration duties based in the office.

Please note, this job requires a full driving license to be held for at least 2 years, and the applicant must be over the age of 25 for insurance purposes.

Find out more on our website at childrensscrapstore.co.uk/vacancies-play-worker - we can't wait to hear from you!

Suffolk at Play delivering Scrapstore PlayPods have a new page, check it out here.

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Don't forget every day can be an outdoor classroom day!

https://outdoorclassroomday.com/

Did somebody say loose parts..?! A brilliant, free resource from Play Scotland

Try some of our experimental play ideas...

Great use of loose parts and some fun ideas for Halloween time 😁👏

👉https://www.playscotland.org/resources/experimental-play-3/

"Children whose outdoor play areas were transformed from gravel yards to mini-forests showed improved immune systems within a month, research has shown.”

Greener play areas boost children’s immune systems, research finds Autoimmune diseases are rising fast but first experimental study shows nature could help