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Thsnk you for sharing this. I’m very sad to hear the news of Juliet’s death. Juliet was a great advocate of outdoor learning and her books and workshops have helped so many teachers and educators to get their children and classes outside

@KateJohnston3 @UpstartScot This is possibly why we have more ASN needs now in our schools .Which at current levels may become unsustainable in the near future.

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In loving memory of Juliet Robertson of @CreativeSTAR, who died on 27-12-25. A wonderful teacher, poet and promoter of outdoor learning. Here she is on 25-12-25 on Radio 4's Pick of the Year (47.48mins in) https://t.co/3UVm2BWije

Prof John Frank and Dr Rosemary Geddes in their chapter in #PlayistheWay, edited by @UpstartScot aka Sue Palmer, refer to the Early Developmental Instrument (EDI) which is a holistic way of measuring the development of a cohort enabling policy makers to support where necessary.

Very interesting research loooking at the developmental gap that hinders our children’s success once they enter the school system. Nursery World - EYE SUPPLEMENT Research: Ready for School?

@UpstartScot @scotgov Both our first minister and cabinet secretary for Education have been delighting in telling the electorate how well they are doing with no reference to any data. Maybe they would like to share the data here? @JohnSwinney @JennyGilruth

@ShivieArgyle @suzanne30140549 @UpstartScot @NSPCC @NSPCC_Scotland @Alison_S_Taylor @NSPCCColch @NSPCCColch @NSPCCLearning @WhatsOnRen @EastRenCouncil @erhscp @NSPCC_Cymru @renfrewshire @SocSecScot @BBCCiN https://t.co/TIoMDw56cN

Excellent review of 'Born to Play'. @KateJohnston3 @DawnEwan @JonoLesley

Born to Play book review.

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Fulton McGregor MSP will be asking this in the Scottish Parliament today! To ask the Scottish Government whether it has given any further consideration to intiating a consultation on the establishment of a kindergarten stage for children in Scotland.

Newsletter out today! The latest news about Upstart and early years! @KateJohnston3 @JonoLesley @GiveTimeScot @suzannezeedyk @marguerite_hb @craig_carol @connect_scot @cosyfund https://t.co/q4dRACitF7

By signing this petition, you will be helping to move the discussion on:

I remember joining many of these discussions three years ago! A time of hope, a time of excitement, a time for reflection: What happened? Did anything change? Our public services need more investment. Our children deserve that. When will it happen?

Just one day to go until our FREE webinar – singing with young children! 🎉 📅 2nd December 🕖 7pm 📍 Online Zoom event We’ll be joined by Froebel Trust Travelling Tutor and author of our latest pamphlet, Paula Lester as she explores the practice examples of how singing, music,

“the child’s right to health and development cannot be satisfied without also the fulfilment of their right to play.” Whitaker and Tonkin (2024) Play and Health in Childhood

WE ARE ALMOST FULL! 😮 Don't miss this amazing study tour hosted by @earthplay and I! Find out more here: https://t.co/BTlplOZbPd #studytour #Scotland #bustrip #earlyyears #outdoorplay #play #nature #looseparts #outdoorplay

@ScotFutures @GoodisonGroup Sorry I missed these! Life gets in the way. @UpstartScot has a petition before the Citizens Participation Committee calling for a #KindergartenStage. Here it is and it would be wonderful if you could share it with your followers.