We believe it is our shared responsibility to support and enable all of Scotland’s children and young people to access our diverse open spaces and to empower them to enjoy these spaces for the purposes of playing, learning and fostering a connection to the environment.
Our vision is for a sustainable Scotland where our children and young people can play, learn and thrive outdoors.
Outdoor play is a life-enhancing experience and we want all of Scotland’s children to thrive outdoors.
The Thrive Outdoors team has a new website to showcase the work of the fund and share resources with the play and outdoor sector.
The new site will be a hub for outdoor play champions, offering support, guidance and resources – a one-stop-shop for practitioners, education professionals and childminders alike.
Visit the website here.
Help us make playing and learning outdoors an everyday activity for all children in Scotland by signing up to the national position statement.
The national position statement on outdoor play and learning has gained more than 100 signatories since its launch. These include national organisations and charities, local authorities, government and public bodies, and NGOs.
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Our Active Play programme boosts physical activity in children and helps them develop fundamental movement skills such as coordination and balance, all through playing physically active games.
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The Outdoor Community Play Fund supports childhood health and wellbeing through outdoor play.
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Outdoor Nurseries, a partnership between Inspiring Scotland and Glasgow City Council are improving children’s health, well-being and development through outdoor play-based learning.
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Mairi leads the Thrive Outdoors programme and has long been a passionate advocate for children, play and the natural environment. With almost 20years experience, Mairi brings a wealth of knowledge in early years, childcare, children’s rights, workforce development and quality improvement. Prior to joining Inspiring Scotland’s Thrive Outdoor team in 2017, Mairi was the interim Chief Executive at outdoor learning social enterprise Stramash....
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Sarah is a passionate advocate for children’s play and children’s rights and is currently the Vice Chair and the International Representative for IPA (International Play Association) Scotland. With a degree in Playwork, and an MA in Childhood and Youth Studies, Sarah has managed out of school care settings, worked on adventure playgrounds, and as a....
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Sarah has recently graduated from the University of Strathclyde where she studied Business Administration and Business Enterprise. Sarah’s studies, combined with her extensive voluntary experience have provided Sarah with a keen interest in contributing towards social change in innovative ways which compelled her to join Inspiring Scotland. As an enthusiast of arts and music, Sarah....
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Earlier this month, some of the Inspiring Scotland Thrive Outdoors team, alongside partners hosted a workshop at the Power of Sport and Physical Activity Conference. The conference, held at Easterhouse Community Hub, marked 10 years since the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, and looked to celebrate the power of sport and physical activity for people to
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The Thrive Outdoors team has today (Monday 12 February 2024) launched a new website to showcase the work of the fund and share resources with the play and outdoor sector. The new site will be a hub for outdoor play champions, offering support, guidance and resources – a one-stop-shop for practitioners, education professionals and childminders
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A programme to increase children’s physical activity levels and improve their physical literacy through outdoor play is expanding across three communities in North Ayrshire. With investment from the Scottish Government’s Active Scotland Division, North Ayrshire Council, and support from Inspiring Scotland and Actify, charity partner Scottish Sports Futures will bring the Active Play programme into
Read MoreFor all enquiries about the Thrive Outdoors fund, please email thrive@inspiringscotland.org.uk
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