playbase
Dalkeith
o continue to keep staff and members safe, we are not currently receiving
visitors in to PlayBase. However, this should not be a barrier as we encourage
you to access the borrowing of resources by: – Browsing our updated catalogues
on our web site in the Resources section – Ordering resources directly through
the web site by email, quoting catalogue numbers – Phoning us directly – 0131
654 9990 – with requests. We can quickly put things together to meet your needs.
– Emailing: infoplaybase@midlothianplaybase.org for any other requests PlayBase
– What we do We are a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation working in
partnership and funded by Midlothian Council. We provide a lending service of
good quality educational resources to Early Learning & Childcare professionals
and Peep practitioners in Midlothian. Our resources aim to support all areas of
a child’s development and offer broader learning through play experiences.
Educational Resource Centre We offer a wide range of exciting resources
supporting creative learning through; Music & Dance, Small World, Loose Parts,
Literacy & Numeracy and much more. In addition our Exploration and Discovery
Resources boxes support and extend many interests. Our Aims Provide quality
resources to improve the learning through play opportunities and experiences of
children Provide quality resources to support a child’s cognitive, emotional,
social and physical development through play Provide a range of appropriate
educational resources to support staff working with children Provide an
inclusive service of good quality educational resources through an affordable
membership fee structure PlayBase observes Early Years national and local policy
and supports the Scottish Government’s objectives of high quality play
opportunities in every community. Through its membership base it supports the
implementation of GIRFEC, Pre-Birth to Three, Curriculum for Excellence and
Building the Ambition by providing examples of good practice and quality
resources aimed to extend and enhance a child’s learning through play
experiences. PlayBase
