Play pedagogy/ play based learning in primary schools

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Dear West Dunbartonshire Council,

Please accept this as a Freedom of Information request.

Please could you provide the following information:

1. How many primary schools in the authority are currently (academic year 2021-2022) delivering play pedagogy in primary one?

2. How many primary schools in the authority are currently (academic year 2021-2022) delivering play pedagogy in primary two?

In the event of lack of clarity of what play pedagogy is, the Scottish Government has stated that children should access play based learning in primary 1 and 2. Here is an example of what was said:

"Play encompasses children's behaviour which is freely chosen, personally directed and intrinsically motivated. It is performed for no external goal or reward and is a fundamental and integral part of healthy development which seeks to improve play experiences for all children." ( Scottish Government, 2013b, p.14)

https://www.gov.scot/publications/play-s...

3. How many in total do you expect to use a play pedagogy approach in primary one in the next academic year (2022-2023)?

4. How many primary schools in the authority are currently (academic year 2021-2022) delivering outdoor learning as part of every day learning?

Thank you

Yours faithfully,

D. Brisbane

David MacNaughton, West Dunbartonshire Council

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Dear David MacNaughton,

I have just noticed an error in the request in relation to dates. To clarify for questions 1) and 2) this academic term refers to 2020/2021

For question 3) next academic term is 2021/2022

For question 4) every day learning means being outside at least once in the day for a learning activity.

Thanks

Yours sincerely,

D. Brisbane

Ashley MacIntyre, West Dunbartonshire Council

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Dear D Brisbane

Please find attached response to your FOI enquiry.

Thanks

Ashley MacIntyre
Leadership Support Officer to:
Angela Wilson, Chief Officer – Supply, Distribution & Property
Laura Mason, Chief Officer – Education

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