Theresa Casey | East Lothian Play Association

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...

ELPA launches a new film! Loose parts play at Windygoul Primary School

May 16, 2023

We are delighted to share this film on loose parts play made with children at Windygoul Primary School in Tranent. It makes us laugh every time! Children created this as part of our Erasmus+ loose parts play project to share why loose parts play is important in their...

Autumn Play Training & AGM 2022

Nov 3, 2022

CLICK HERE to book your space for FREE on Eventbrite. Join us on Saturday the 12th of November at Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre from 9am – 1pm at our Autumn Play Training & AGM event. We have 4 fantastic practical workshops sessions for...

PlayJam at Tranent Library

Oct 24, 2022

Join us at PlayJam at Tranent Library Wednesday afternoons from 2pm – 5pm 26th October – 21st December What’s on? We will be providing a range of fun play activities from arts & crafts and dressing up, to loose parts play and story making. The...

Whitecraig Pop-Up Play Day October 2022

Oct 13, 2022

Join us in Whitecraig on Wednesday 19th October from 1pm – 5pm at Whitecraig Playpark for a day of play! We will be bringing along lots of fun resources that children & young people are welcome to use. We have lots of exciting activities planned...