ELPA is hiring sessional Playworkers!

ELPA is hiring sessional Playworkers!

Job Title: Sessional Playworker / Play Ranger  Hours: 0-hour contract with variable hours, mainly after school, on weekends and during school holidays.   Salary: £10 (new starts under 18) to £12 per hour depending on experience (with opportunities for Senior...
Play Rangers Evaluation

Play Rangers Evaluation

ELPA Play Ranger Project supports play in community spaces near homes, schools, in local streets, parks and greenspaces. We are carrying out an independent evaluation of the Play Ranger project. The survey is aimed at parents and carers, or other adults who come to...
ELPA Choose Play Training

ELPA Choose Play Training

ELPA has considerable experience supporting schools and groups to introduce loose parts play and improve playtimes. We can work with your setting to maximise the benefits of play and playtimes. Playing, especially outdoors, naturally supports children’s health,...
Seeking Evaluation Consultant

Seeking Evaluation Consultant

East Lothian Play Association SCIO (ELPA) and Can Do are seeking a consultant to carry out a focussed evaluation of our partnership project, PlayCan. The project has run for approximately 18 months, and we are keen to identify the best way forward to meet our shared...
Loose parts play – ten top tips

Loose parts play – ten top tips

  “The noise of play has changed, instead of screaming, we’ve got chatter, laughter and percussion. There’s a happy buzz.” With loose parts available in the playground, children are happier, more creative, co-operative and active when playing. The learning...