Useful Links

CHILDREN'S RIGHTS 10 MINUTE TRAINING

Download this excellent Scottish Government resource from the Child's Rights and Well-being Impact Assessment. A great and essential tool for everyone who works and comes in to contact with children.

CHILDREN'S RIGHT TO PLAY

Enjoy IPA’s video about Article 31 and a child’s right to play. It was created for the launch of the General Comment on Article 31 that took place in Geneva, Switzerland in September 2013. The video is available in different languages.

EUROPEAN TOY LIBRARIES GROUP

Most of our efforts pertaining to this program involve studying new approaches and developing innovative ways to implement them. We evaluate our success in this field by gathering qualitative and quantitative data, and using that information to measure shifts and changes from our baseline measurements.

INTERNATIONAL TOY LIBRARY ASOCIATION

Click on the image to find out more about the International Toy Library Association (ITLA) from their website. ITLA connect toy libraries across the world and hold a conference every three years to bring likeminded groups together.

SCVO FUNDING

Click on the image to be taken to the SCVO Funding Scotland website. This website provides a free online search engine to find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise.

MORTON MICHEL INSURANCE FOR TOY LIBRARIES

Find out more information about specialist toy library insurance through Morton Michel. As a Smart Play Network member, they will find you the best possible deal bespoke for your group.

BOOKBUG

Bookbug is Scottish Book Trust’s Early Years programme, encouraging parents and children to read together from birth. The Bookbug programme provides free packs of books to every child in Scotland. It also involves a range of fun, free activities such as rhyte time and storytelling sessions.

SCHOOLZONE

One of the biggest and most used web sites in the UK. It has up to 600,000 users month and can reach teachers, parents, students, businesses and schools/LEAS.