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ELPA Choose Play Training

Feb 17, 2024

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

Feb 5, 2024

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...

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...

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...