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“I think the work with loose parts has increased the confidence of the parents we work with. Due to seeing their children engage in thoughtful, focused play, parents have said that they would try to do some loose parts at home.

First Step Community Project

Unboxed Tips are here!

Unboxed Tips are here!

Top tips for environmentally friendly, cardboard fun at home, school, groups and clubs.   Cardboard offers opportunities for endless creative, fun with basic materials and tools. Cardboard is free so you don’t need to worry about using it up or making a mistake -...

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Job Alert!

Job Alert!

Choose Play is looking for a playful, enthusiastic person who enjoys working with children and being part of a small, friendly team to support our team of Play Rangers over the busy summer period.

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Neurodivergent Play Sessions

    Choose Play are pleased to provide neurodivergent friendly play sessions for the whole family. These sessions are funded by East Lothian Council and are accessible, fun and sensory focussed. We currently run from Wallyford Community Centre which benefits...

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Join our team!

Join our team!

Choose Play is growing our team of sessional Playworkers or Play Rangers to facilitate fun, active, inclusive and creative outdoor play opportunities across East Lothian. 

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PlayCan | by Can Do & ELPA

PlayCan | by Can Do & ELPA

PlayCan is an exciting inclusive play project for children with additional support needs and their families from Can Do and ELPA, funded by the Thrive Outdoors: Outdoor Community Play Fund. If you are looking to read more about the project, CLICK HERE.   ...

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PlayCan (ASN)

PlayCan (ASN)

PlayCan is an exciting inclusive play project from Can Do and ELPA, funded by the Thrive Outdoors: Outdoor Community Play Fund. If you are looking to read more about the project, CLICK HERE.    To stay informed about future PlayCan sessions please subscribe...

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ELPA is hiring sessional Playworkers!

ELPA is hiring sessional Playworkers!

ELPA is growing our team of sessional Playworkers or ‘Play Rangers’ to facilitate fun, active, inclusive and creative outdoor play opportunities across East Lothian. 

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Play Rangers Evaluation

Play Rangers Evaluation

We are gathering feedback on our Play Rangers sessions. Can you spare 5- 10 minutes for our survey? With a chance to win a £50 East Lothian Gift card!

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