Council invites Highland people to find out why Play Matters

21st February 2013

For people where play is an important part of their work or local community, a seminar has been organised on Monday 4 March in Inverness.

Around 60 teachers and practitioners have already signed up for the seminar which will take place in Highland Council�s headquarters at Glenurquhart Road.

Councillor Linda Munro, Highland Council�s Children's Champion said: �Play should be an important part of community life for everyone. We already have around 60 people booked into this free seminar, but I would urge others including community council and community group representatives with an interest in play in their local areas to come and take part.�

She added: �There will be various play-based workshops on outdoor learning; access for all; early years� action; community treasure mapping; the truth and myth of healthy and safety; and space for play in our natural environment. We will also be hearing from keynote speaker Dr John McKendrick of Glasgow University who has been a Play Scotland Director since 1997.�

A new Play Highland website is being launched and people can sign up as members at the Seminar. The website will be a hub to share information, events, evaluation tools, good practice and much more.

Anyone interested in attending the free Play Matters Seminar on Monday 4 March can download the booking form at http://www.playhighland.co.uk/, e-mail melanie.mckay[AT]highland.gov.uk or tel: 01463 711176.

People who are unable to attend the seminar can also keep up with the latest information on play by subscribing to the Play Highland newsletter at www.playhighland.co.uk