Leanne Sweaton

facebook.com/profile.php?id… I’ve finally begun my own platform for nurturing an appetite for play in Scottish education. Come join me 🤗

@PleaseDoTheMath @theSNP @JuliaHB1 @JamesMelville @thecoastguy @SharonDowey_ @Douglas4Moray @RealStephenKerr @agcolehamilton Nothing I have done so far with play has ‘ruined’ the children’s education, to the contrary quite the opposite. I’m guessing you haven’t had the pleasure of using play as a model for high quality learning, teaching and assessment yet?

A motion has been passed by the SNP Government to raise the school starting age to 6 and replace the initial years with play. This has made my heart sing. #playistheway

@KateJohnston3 @UpstartScot @FCLisaMcCabe Huge congratulations 🎉 🥳

@FCLisaMcCabe @UpstartScot We are so overwhelmed! Who would have thought this could really happen. Thanks to everyone who has every supported this change. You have all made this happen

Oh my goodness! It's passed!!!

@JasonAblin Play 🙌

@Lynneontheradio big shout out to Reid and Conall who are at their first ever concert. Age 11 and 8 🤩 Could we have ‘sweet like cola’ by Lou Bega😍

Albeit a little smelly, the children enjoyed transporting their beach finds back to the water tray at school to create their very own, under the sea habitat. Needless to say it only lasted a few days 🤣

Thank you @LeanneSweaton for giving up your time to answer my many questions today. Looking outwards: to learn from others and improve practice. #collaboration @PlayPioneerScot

@MrsMacKinnon_ @PlayPioneerScot You are so welcome, I love networking 🥰

@SEICollab Fantastic Danielle, welcome aboard. ♥️🍾

Thank you again to @earlyed_uk for having me along last night to talk to you about my journey with Play. Once again I’m blown away with the feedback. I’m so thankful to have the opportunity to inspire others to take the plunge into the world of play. ❤️

@PFlemingHT Having a dog myself now, I dread this happening. Sending you lots of love ❤️

We had to say goodbye to our wee Bailey on Thursday. Despite being ill for a little while, he was his usual affectionate wee self right until it was time to leave us. Thanks for the daily cuddles, the kisses, the company and the unconditional love Bails. ❤️💔

Outdoor child initiated play 🥰 and three boys create this Bonfire. I’m continually blown away by children play (and I’ve been doing it for a while 😂) #Playpedagogy

I’ve recently realised a dream of mine and become the proud owner of the beautiful Corrie Lodge in Perth and Kinross. If you’d like to stay with us it’s £125 per night for up to four adults sharing. We also welcome dogs 🐕

@mrs_lowe1 They’re to tops of old bottles that I asked my loving husband to saw off for me 😂♥️

@LeanneSweaton Can I ask what the little things with caps are? 🧐

I’ve had Blocks in my setting for five years but they never cease to amaze me. Add loose parts to support oral storytelling and boost creativity ♥️

@Mrs_Hay1 Thank you Laura 🙏♥️

A huge thank you for everyone’s feedback on my presentation today with #SLFOnline and the #SEICollab I’ll never get tired of sharing my play journey in the hope that it inspires others to start theirs.

@MrsMacKinnon_ @PlayPioneerScot Thank you! 🙏♥️

Thank you @LeanneSweaton for this fab presentation! A must watch for all practitioners who are facilitating play in the primary setting regardless of where they are on their journey.Will definitely be sharing with others ☺️. #developingasharedunderstanding @PlayPioneerScot

@Lynness71 Thank you Lynn 🥰🙏

@LeanneSweaton Just getting the opportunity to watch the recording of your presentation on SLF. Very inspiring & makes me feel confident in what I do in my class. We also call our adult initiated learning ‘top tasks!’Thank you very much for sharing.

In the name of research, what baffles you the most when trying to implement play pedagogy? Thanks 😊