Theresa Casey | East Lothian Play Association

ELPA is recruiting!

Jan 24, 2024

ELPA is excited to have two new ways to join our team! We are recruiting Administrative Support and a Project Lead. We are a friendly team, with a strong reputation for delivering high quality play opportunities for children and young people across East Lothian. For...

We’re hiring!

Oct 12, 2023

We are growing our team of sessional Play Rangers to lead fun, inclusive outdoor play sessions as part of our PlayCan project. PlayCan is a partnership project for inclusive community play, based on the Play Ranger model & delivered by East Lothian Play...

Autumn Play Training – book now!

Oct 4, 2023

Our popular FREE Autumn Training is coming soon! Click here to book: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/east-lothian-play-association Autumn Play Training Saturday 28th October 2023 9am – 12.30 Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre There are three inspiring...

Spark the Park – Tranent

Jul 1, 2023

Spark the Park began in October 2023 to ‘bring to life’ underused green spaces and open discussion about these spaces with community members and decision makers. In Tranent we have been working in the space between George Johnstone Centre and Lindores Drive, running a...

New research and recommendations support loose parts play in schools

Jun 30, 2023

“Introducing free play into our school was the best thing possible, it has become a fantastic part of both school and children’s lives.” Creating the conditions for children to engage in free play with loose parts during school hours brings multiple...