{"id":18058,"date":"2026-04-03T00:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T00:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/abronhillps\/?page_id=18058"},"modified":"2026-04-07T05:01:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T05:01:15","slug":"play-and-enquiry-based-learning-pebl","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/abronhillps\/learning-teaching\/play-and-enquiry-based-learning-pebl\/","title":{"rendered":"Play and Enquiry-Based Learning (PEBL)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"655\">At Abronhill Primary School, play and enquiry are important approaches to learning. We use these to create meaningful and engaging experiences where children actively explore, investigate and take increasing ownership of their learning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"964\">Learning through play and enquiry is <strong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"730\">planned, responsive and flexible<\/strong>. Staff create learning experiences that balance <strong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"832\">child-led, adult-led and adult-initiated learning<\/strong>, supporting children to develop knowledge, skills and understanding while encouraging them to think, question and make connections.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1167\">This approach supports the development of creativity, curiosity, problem-solving and independence. It also helps children to build confidence, work collaboratively and stay motivated in their learning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1282\">Play and enquiry-based learning is used alongside high-quality teaching to support all children to make progress.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1287\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"d829xl\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1321\">\ud83d\udd04 <span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong>Developing our approach<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1459\">We are continuing to develop play and enquiry-based learning across the school, including extending this approach into the upper stages.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1545\">This is part of our ongoing work to improve learning and teaching across the school.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1550\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1efjotc\" data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1590\">\ud83d\udd37<span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong> What this looks like in practice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-section-id=\"1kzg36i\" data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1609\"><strong>Children may:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Investigate real-life problems and questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udde9 Learn through practical, hands-on experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd1d Work collaboratively with others<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2b50 Lead aspects of their own learning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd17 Apply skills across different areas of the curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1862\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"16x42ld\" data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1903\">\u2139\ufe0f<span style=\"color: #000080\"><strong> What this means for your child<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"2041\"><strong>Children experience a range of engaging learning opportunities and are supported to build confidence, independence and skills over time.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Abronhill Primary School, play and enquiry are important approaches to learning. We use these to create meaningful and engaging experiences where children actively explore, investigate and take increasing ownership of their learning. 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