Dr Sarah Goldsmith
@SarahGoldsmith
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Playworker; Childhood Practice Lecturer; Vice Chair of International Play Association Scotland; PhD - Girls’ toys and ‘boys’ toys: learning through play”
Glasgow
Joined May 2011
🌟 How does risky play in the early years shape lifelong health and well-being? @mbrussoni, HELP’s Director, shares her expert insights in @nature: https://t.co/SguHJpAOnS
#EarlyChildhood #ChildDevelopment #RiskyPlay @ubcspph
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Congratulations @MHBplayscotland, well deserved 👏🏻🎉
We are delighted that our Chief Executive, Marguerite Hunter Blair has been named in the New Years Honours list. Marguerite will receive an OBE for services to Play, Learning and Health. The Award recognises her tireless work to ensure the child’s right to play #playeveryday
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We are delighted that our Chief Executive, Marguerite Hunter Blair has been named in the New Years Honours list. Marguerite will receive an OBE for services to Play, Learning and Health. The Award recognises her tireless work to ensure the child’s right to play #playeveryday
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Launching this week! 📚 Our State of Children’s Rights Report explores children’s experiences of their rights through their own words, artwork & other expression #SOCRR2024 Set those alarms for noon, Friday 6th December! Take a look at our past reports➡️ https://t.co/LdMIwmMvuY
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It’s been 100 years since the Geneva Declaration of Children’s Rights, can you join @IPA_World in being part of history? Find out more below
Today is #InternationalChildrensDay. This year marks 100 years since the #GenevaDeclaration of #ChildrensRights was signed. International Play Association (IPA) World Board is calling on our members to be part of history. Find out more here:
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Today is #InternationalChildrensDay. This year marks 100 years since the #GenevaDeclaration of #ChildrensRights was signed. International Play Association (IPA) World Board is calling on our members to be part of history. Find out more here:
declaration2024.org
100 years after the first Declaration of the Rights of the Child, sign the new version – for a world that truly respects their rights.
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We are fundraising to rebuild our community adventure playground. For over 40 years we have been a safe space of connection and support for thousands of children and their families. Your support will help us to be here for the next 40 years and beyond.
gofundme.com
For over four decades, our adventure playground (based in Whi… The Venture Community Hub Ltd needs your support for Help Rebuild Our Beloved Adventure Playground
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Congratulations @PlayfulAnytime a great festival to engage so many people in play! Have fun!
Leeds Festival of Play: 'We want to get back to a simpler time' - BBC News What is a ‘simple time’?
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Thank you @PlayScotland for inviting me onto your podcast. I have a great time chatting to Marguerite about all things #play and #playwork 🙂
New podcast episode! 📢 This month we speak to Dr @SarahGoldsmith, a conversation about many things, including Glastonbury, Gender & Playwork. Find the episode either via the link, YouTube, or wherever you usually listen! https://t.co/kLml0olFXH
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A great opportunity for students! Hopefully I will see you there 😁 #OutdoorLearning
📢Calling all education and outdoor learning students! Scottish Outdoor Learning Association are offering free Sunday tickets for Practitioner Fest 🌿 Find out more here 👉 https://t.co/iaV8xAbvUZ
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📢Calling all education and outdoor learning students! Scottish Outdoor Learning Association are offering free Sunday tickets for Practitioner Fest 🌿 Find out more here 👉 https://t.co/iaV8xAbvUZ
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Also open to nurseries to apply !
🚀 Tesco #StrongerStarts needs applications Grants of £1,500 for Scottish projects supporting kids with food, play & healthy activities! 📌Open to schools, charities & not-for-profits. 🌟Apply today: https://t.co/pIVhmDGZdW ⁉️ Need help contact @greenspacescot Enabler Team
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What better way to celebrate #InternationalDayOfSignLanguages than by exploring our BSL symbols resource! Designed with input from BSL users, children & practitioners, it helps young BSL users understand their rights under the UNCRC. Share wide! Resource: https://t.co/O0kzneGd6i
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🌟Why is risky play important? Anthropologists weigh in with new research https://t.co/IlJEZOoAp5
cbc.ca
A new report from a team of anthropologists argues that monkey bars exercise a biological need passed down from apes that may be critical to childhood development. And the authors say well-intentio...
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I am reading Hans Rosling’s book ‘Factfinder’ which highlights our misconceptions of the world there is a website and a test to see how your world view measures up to the facts. Super interesting
upgrader.gapminder.org
I just received my official Gapminder medal! You should try too!
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We are delighted to invite you to a free in-person event, open to members and non-members alike, on Saturday 7th September - Play in the Climate Emergency, held at Queen Margaret University. This will be a presentation and discussion on play in the climate emergency. (1/3)
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Can local authorities, universities and schools also get sharing this research recruitment please - the study includes FREE professional learning for eligible Scottish teachers on Embracing Authentic August Play. PDF version available by DM for printing in staffrooms if needed.
Enabling Authentic Autistic Play Research: 📢 Are you a teacher in Scotland with an interest in play & inclusion? Just head to https://t.co/JlB7G8d6eE & find all the information you need there! All GTCS registered teachers are invited to take part in stage one of this research📢
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Today is #Playday2024 where we celebrate the child’s right to play. This year’s theme is #PlayandCulture How will you play today? #IPAScotland #PlayScotland #ThriveOutdoors
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If you are doing anything for #Playday2024 in Scotland please let @PlayScotland know. Have a great Playday (Wednesday 7th Aug) 🙃
📢 Calling on all Playday event holders! If you are organising an event for Playday this Wednesday, we would love to know. Fill out our event registration form below, tag us in your posts, and use the hashtags #Playday2024 & #PlayAndCulture! Events ➡ https://t.co/UIc9NTihmo
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We want more children and young people accessing outdoor play and learning daily in ELC and schools. We seek to do this by partnering with local authorities in Scotland to support outdoor pedagogy in schools, nurseries and community settings 🌱
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