Play Inclusive (P.inc) was created and developed at The Yard. P.inc, funded by the Scottish Executive, is an innovative programme of research, training and development activities on inclusive play.
In addition to delivering training on inclusive play throughout Scotland between 2002 and 2007, two P.inc action research projects have been carried out by The Yard:
Play Inclusive (2002-2004) involved primary schools and resulted in ‘Inspiring Inclusive Play’, a pack aimed mainly at primary schools, containing a research report and handbook of practical advice on supporting inclusive play. Contact The Yard for more information.
Play Inclusive Connections (2004-2007) worked with schools, out of school clubs and play projects around Scotland. P.inc Connections explored inclusive playwork practice, in terms of the types of hands on support adults can give to play, and the resulting effects and benefits to inclusion.
‘People play together more. There’s more happiness. People that don’t play together have been and different ages playing together. You could see by people’s faces they were enjoying it’ (Girl, P6)
‘(P.inc) hit the client group for inclusive play, it really did work, that for the children who need extra support, (P.inc) had a formula to work within that they were not singled out from their peers.' (Classroom Assistant)
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People play together more
A handbook for supporting inclusive play
The ideas from P.inc Connections have been compiled into a new practical handbook ‘People play together more’. This was launched on the 29th of March by Kathleen Marshall, Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People.
‘This resource has currency across the wider children’s workforce and will help other sectors to apply the principles of facilitating inclusive play for children across a range of settings. Students completing vocational qualifications in Playwork will be able to use the suggestions in this handbook to assist them in generating evidence for their portfolios.’ (Phil Ford, SkillsActive) |
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It is full of practical tips on topics such as: cheap and interesting play resources; ways of setting up for play indoors and outdoors; tailoring opportunities to meet individual needs; techniques to support children to play together and tools for consulting children.
To order a copy (for £14.99 including p&p) or for more information contact:
Susan McIntyre at Play Scotland (telephone number: 0131 440 9070).
Research findings from P.inc Connections have been compiled into a report, available here as a PDF. (Note, the report does not contain practical advice – if this is what you would prefer please order a handbook).
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