Loreen Pardoe
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Passionate abt people. Advocate for play, stories, giggles, intergenerational & ABCD approaches - Unfeartie. Bring joy & connection. Proud Mum & Mimi
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined March 2022
Latest Upstart newsletter just out. And - keep your fingers crossed - there's potentially some really good news ... @KateJohnston3 @JonoLesley @cathymac59 @suzannezeedyk @MHBplayscotland @cosyfund
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It's been ten years since we prepared to launch Upstart Scotland ... Could it be that, at last, we're making progress?
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We asked children & young people what they made of common adult myths about their capacity - this one got some strong reactions, and great ideas for creating some resources The adventures of Mythical Mungo and Capacity Callum begin! Which one are you?
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Intergenerational training for trainers and practitioners 📅Wed 16 July '25, 10am - 4pm 🛜Via Zoom You will learn about: ✅️What is Intergenerational Practice? ✅️Bringing Groups Together ✅️Social Impact Bookings close Mon 7 July '25. Book here 👇️ https://t.co/WMMtrhtzot
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#LonelinessAwarenessWeek I feel lonely the whole time. Have done since childhood. Never leaves you. It helps to volunteer,be part of a team.I’ve built my career on teams! As AA Milne said “Piglet was so excited at the idea of being Useful that he forgot to be frightened any more"
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Outdoor play and learning aren’t just “nice” — they’re essential for children’s mental health and holistic development. 🌿💚 Excited to head to @CampsieGlenCiC tomorrow with @StMarysSTEM via @G20YouthProject Forest School Centre #VitaminN #MorePlayPlease #ChildDirectedLearning
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One of the best months of the year is coming up. June - #monthofcommunity with #DementiaAwarenessWeek (Scot), #CarersWeek, #BigLunch, #LonelinessAwarenessWeek #HaveAGrow #VolunteersWeek and more. All of them ideal for marking #intergenerationally & connected
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I am so deeply grateful for the past week. Extra time with hubby despite particularly difficult time. 2 days immersed in learning & sharing at #TheBiologyOfBelonging - then the joy of spoiling my lovely mum with outing to #TorvillandDean completing our circle frm 1st tour in Edin
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Want to bring more play, curiosity & inquiry into your teaching? Join Alex & I online on Mon 19 May, 3:45–5:45pm for our Intro to Play Pedagogy for Primary Schools. Open to all educators—wherever you are! Book here: https://t.co/g8JGJppCqq
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Introduction to Play Pedagogy for Primary School – Teams, Mon 19 May 2025 - Join us for a journey into play pedagogy theory. The training will cover some well-known play theorists and concepts that...
Do you want to bring play, curiosity, and inquiry into your teaching practice? Our Intro to Play Pedagogy for Primary Schools training covers play theory and concepts to support you to unlock the power of play in learning. https://t.co/HUA64eY3OA
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It Takes a Village – how we can support children’s reading in the early years & beyond. Thurs 12 June, 7:30–9pm Hosted by Laura Henry-Allain & a fab mix of speakers. Book: admin@laurahenryallain.com Info: https://t.co/IxoAdcv4fA
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Playful Learning - that’s fab. Playful Learning ideas being shared - that’s fab Playful Learning for upper primary aged kids - that’s gold! @SupportfrmStart @WindygoulPS @PencaitlandPS
It’s publishing day 🙌 and a GIVEAWAY! 100 ideas for Playful Learning is now on sale. If you fancy a FREE copy, just a wee like and retweet/repost over the next 24 hours and I’ll draw 3 people to win a copy 👍 #playfullearning #playinupperprimary
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Day 2 of #TheBiologyofBelonging brought more treasures. So much to reflect on. Delighted to hear key presentations emphasise essential need for play, playfulness, community, relationships, intergenerational experience & compassion. Love, passion, hope, voice & humility abounds.
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Well, hang on to your hat…what a day! Ty to @TIGERS_UK & the dynamic @paulinescott222 for Day1 of #thebiologyofbelonging with such an incredible lineup of speakers, a wonderful chair @katesilverton and a room packed with inspiring people doing inspiring work.
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We're recognising Intergenerational Week 2025! A time to bridge generations, share stories, and build stronger, more connected communities. Let’s honour the wisdom of age and the energy of youth - together. How do you plan to recognise this week? #GIW25
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📺️Recordings of our webinars for #GIW25 - Day 1 - 6 are now on our website. Go to https://t.co/9zkEYUB2jj
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What a joyful intergenerational Spring Sing A Long yesterday to launch our Chester Creative Health Partnership - Living Lives Together. All ages from 6 months to over 100 years! #GIW25 @livethebeatuk @HealthboxCIC @Live_Cheshire @GoofusTheatre
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Combatting loneliness & social isolation is a collective effort which needs resources and urgent attention. Older adults who participate in intergenerational programmes experience a 20% reduction in loneliness. It's vital it's prioritised at a time of demographic change. #GIW25
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Creative ideas to help solve problems that hold kids back & limit opportunities can be simple….
Great video production @stbenedictsren for our school training programme Great to hear positive feedback from pupils & teacher on how the training programme is helping pupils engage in their school work & how it’s improved school attendance Thank You to everyone involved👏
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Froebel-inspired intergenerational fun! We've explored spring hedgerows, crafted our own with wool & ribbon & shared stories with our grandfriends about spring flowers. Lovely cross-generational conversations in bloom! 🌸#GIW25 @FroebelTrust @BelongVillages @NurseryinBelong
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Welcome news - it’s so very important! @lori_gwt @SupportfrmStart @DFEastLothian
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.@kaukabstewart assures @ScotParl members that intergenerational work will continue. The @scotgov will put ÂŁ3.8M into isolation and loneliness fund. #GIW25 #GIW25Motion
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