In this week’s episode of #OutdoorPlayIStheWay Melodie Speaks with CALA Childcare, our Active Play partner in the Highlands and a teacher (among many others roles!) at Ullapool Primary. In this episode we discuss the Active Play programme and it’s benefits to all children, including those in primary schools.

In this month’s Outdoor Play IS The Way podcast series Thrive Outdoors Manager Melodie Crumlin is joined by Wendy Binnie, Woodland Wellbeing Officer at Under the Trees. Top 3 topics we cover in this podcast ⬇️ – the benefits of playing in woodland spaces – the barriers of playing in the woods and how to…

In this episode our Fund Manager Melodie chats to Dr Adam Burley about the challenges of using outdoor play as a tool for better mental health and how these can be overcome.

In this episode our Fund Manager Melodie Crumlin chats to Dr Adam Burley about the significance of relationships in outdoor play for bettering our mental health.

Welcome to episode 3 of our Inclusive Play series. In this 3 part podcast series, Melodie speaks to practitioners and parents who have been involved in the outdoor community play pilot for children with additional support needs.

Welcome to episode 2 of our Inclusive Play series. In this 3 part podcast series, Melodie speaks to practitioners and parents who have been involved in the outdoor community play pilot for children with additional support needs. In this episode Melodie speaks with Paul from Include Me 2 Club, Deborah from Scottish Autism and 3…

Welcome to episode 1 of our Inclusive Play series. In this 3 part podcast series, Melodie speaks to practitioners and parents who have been involved in the outdoor community play pilot for children with additional support needs. This pilot is funded by the Scottish Government and has enabled 5 charities from across Scotland to enhance…