Scotland's Play Strategy

 

"Playing is central to children’s physical, mental, social and emotional health and wellbeing and is enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Through play, children develop resilience and flexibility, contributing to physical and emotional wellbeing."

http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0049/00493571.pdf 

Article 31

You have the right to play and relax by doing things like sport, music and drama.

Article 15

You have the right to be with friends and join or set up clubs, unless this breaks the rights of others.

Article 12

You have the right to an opinion and for it to be listened to and taken seriously.