Upstart Scotland
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Campaign to introduce a kindergarten stage for children aged 3-7 (rights-focused, relationship-centred and play-based). Tweets by Upstart founder, Sue Palmer.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined May 2015
This article talks about gut biomes and how they were strengthened when children played outside in natural environments. Another reason we need a #KindergartenStage!
More from Finland... @KateJohnston3 @JonoLesley @LesleyRiddoch @fultonsnp @GiveTimeScot
https://t.co/ng96bZbMsJ
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More from Finland... @KateJohnston3 @JonoLesley @LesleyRiddoch @fultonsnp @GiveTimeScot
https://t.co/ng96bZbMsJ
theguardian.com
In Finland, kindergartens are exposing children to more mud, wild plants and moss - and finding changes to their health that show how crucial biodiversity is to wellbeing
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Great video! I like how older children are included. Let the children #play! #ItAllStartsWithPlay
At the @UpstartScot AGM, @Zoezebra spoke about this film. Take 15 minutes to enjoy it.
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"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world" - Albert Einstein Play gives children the opportunity, time, and space to explore their imaginations and develop their creativity!
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⭐ Open to All ⭐ Talking Points for Parents: The Power of Play with Play Scotland 18 Nov 2025, 8-9pm Info & book: https://t.co/CWgOBexIIa Everyone is invited to join this free live online session with Play Scotland, our national champion & expert in play @PlayScotland
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All parents, carers and educators are warmly invited to join this free, discussion-based, live online session with Play Scotland.
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Thanks to all who've signed so far. We're almost at 1800 signatures. Let's get it to 5,000! Please sign and pass on the link. https://t.co/MYV98PHOA3
petitions.parliament.scot
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to establish a relationship-centred, play-based kindergarten stage for children between the ages of 3-7 years old.
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Join our board! Board of Trustees Vacancies at Play Scotland We are seeking to grow our Board with passionate new volunteers bringing diverse skills and experience. Send us your CV and a short cover letter by Friday 21 November to apply: https://t.co/5xkOqH0iT8
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Celebrate and learn at the Block Play Today event, hosted by the Cornwall Froebel Network as they mark the launch of the network. 🤩 📅 Monday 3 November 📍 Truro Nursery School, Cornwall 🕔 4pm to 5.15pm Open to Early Years educators, the Network will be joined by
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At the @UpstartScot AGM, @Zoezebra spoke about this film. Take 15 minutes to enjoy it.
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Time to sign @UpstartScot’s petition and share it with some friends and family. Give children space to play!
petitions.parliament.scot
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to establish a relationship-centred, play-based kindergarten stage for children between the ages of 3-7 years old.
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Petition just hit 1450. THANK YOU! Please keep spreading the word so we can show the Scottish government how much support there is for a kindergarten stage. https://t.co/MYV98PHgKv
@GiveTimeScot @PlayScotland @connect_scot @suzannezeedyk
petitions.parliament.scot
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to establish a relationship-centred, play-based kindergarten stage for children between the ages of 3-7 years old.
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I am obsessed with this film as it shows the power of play, being outdoors and nature supported by skilled educators! This could be one model for a Kindergarten Stage. Denmark's Forest Kindergartens https://t.co/moX8C2hbvo via @YouTube
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Lets reject old-fashioned cultural norms and get all under-7s outdoor, social and active. https://t.co/MYV98PHOA3
petitions.parliament.scot
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to establish a relationship-centred, play-based kindergarten stage for children between the ages of 3-7 years old.
In evolutionary terms, we're born to learn thru play within a geographical environment. Learning thru play in Scotland gave children an advantage which 'culture' blew out of the water. Time to reclaim our connection with the natural world.
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In evolutionary terms, we're born to learn thru play within a geographical environment. Learning thru play in Scotland gave children an advantage which 'culture' blew out of the water. Time to reclaim our connection with the natural world.
Mission: Outdoor Play the Scottish Way is live! Join @earthplay and I in March 26 for an epic tour of @stramashoutdoor and some of the most beautiful landscapes in Scotland. Tickets are limited! Join us & find out more here: https://t.co/BTlplOYDZF
#play #getonthebus #Scotland
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. @UpstartScot are calling on the Scottish Government to establish a play based kindergarten stage for children 3-7. Please support, sign the petition, and share! https://t.co/AzngO0pGON
petitions.parliament.scot
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to establish a relationship-centred, play-based kindergarten stage for children between the ages of 3-7 years old.
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Wish I'd been at this wide-ranging conversation, not stuck at home with some sort of lurgy. We all need to be curious about the stories behind troubled children's words.
At a wide-ranging conversatn over a cuppa this aftern, followng the Upstart Scotland AGM, one of our company wandered into a recollection of Tina Hendry as always insisting we see beyond the behaviour of a child. I smiled at the spontaneous gesture that accompanied her descri
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At a wide-ranging conversatn over a cuppa this aftern, followng the Upstart Scotland AGM, one of our company wandered into a recollection of Tina Hendry as always insisting we see beyond the behaviour of a child. I smiled at the spontaneous gesture that accompanied her descri
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Please share or attend .We need to get awareness heard! @SuzieYMA @TannahillCentre @RhiaCrewe @instagram @SyneDrum @LynburnNurture @MindWaves1 @wellbeingsign @UpstartScot @theSNP @Shelter @AceRenfrewshire @ScottishRecovery
#TheWellbeingSignpost
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