Changing times for Scottish playgroups

The Scottish Pre-school Play Association has responded to the pressures of change by giving its corporate image a makeover with a jaunty new logo and the motto 'Learning through Play'. The organisation, which previously had a thistle logo, hopes the new design will project it as 'modern, dynamic, flexible and adaptable'. SPPA chief executive Ian McLaughlan said, 'I am confident the new image will promote a greater confidence among our members, local authorities, central Government and other partners in the changing role of voluntary sector childcare and pre-school education agencies.