1. Welcome!

2. 70 Charities in 30 Local authorities
Our History
GoPlay and Go2Play
7 Years
Over £7 million
70 Charities in 30 Local authorities

5. So why play?
90%
of children say that having fun is why they take part in physical activity.

6. – University of Strathclyde
Active Play
From 2015 we reviewed our approach
Funded 4 charities
in 4 local authorities
Research
– University of Strathclyde
External evaluation
It worked!

7. Session structure
Worker led games
Free play
FUN
INCLUSIVE
ACTIVE

8. Active Play in GCC Active Play Active Play P3 or P4 Class 10 weeks
Delivered by playworker
Supported by Class Teacher
Active Play

9. What are we aiming to achieve?
Increased levels of physical activity
Improved physical literacy
Improved attainment

11. Benefits of Physical Activity
Social
Build Social Skills Make New Friends Meet New People Social Integration
Stronger Bones and Heart Weight Control
Improved Quality of Life Increased Fitness
Benefits of Physical Activity
Emotional
Improved Self-Esteem Reduced Anxiety and Depression
Improved Self-Confidence Reduce Stress
Cognitive
Increased Decision Making Improved Concentration Improved Problem Solving Improved Academic Performance

12. Active Play time!

13. Connect with Inspiring Scotland Go2Play
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