Play with Purpose: Practical Games and Activities for Lunchtime Supervisors

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Course introduction

Transform your school’s break times with this engaging, hands-on training designed to inspire your lunchtime supervisors. This course equips your team with the skills, strategies, and motivation to lead fun, structured activities that foster positive interactions and create enjoyable playtimes for pupils of all ages. Participants will learn how to make playtimes more dynamic, inclusive, and well-managed through a range of practical games and activities.

What’s Included:
This course isn’t just training—it’s a toolkit packed with resources and strategies, including:

Sign up now and give your staff the tools they need to create a more positive lunchtime experience for everyone!

What we will cover throughout the day

  • Understand the Value of Play: Explore the critical role play serves in children’s development and well-being.

  • Re-energise Playtime: Learn how to create a more positive and engaging break time through imaginative and creative play.

  • Master New and Classic Playground Games: Discover a variety of fun and easy-to-organise games to inspire both staff and pupils.

  • Design Zoned Play Areas: Learn how to create designated activity zones that promote organization and reduce conflicts.

  • Implement Effective Ball Zone Agreements: Develop clear guidelines for ball games to ensure safe and enjoyable participation for everyone.

Target audience

This course is ideal for lunchtime supervisors, school cooks, catering teams, front-of-house staff, teaching assistants, and support staff working across Early Years (EY), Primary (P), Secondary (S), and SEND/ALN settings.

See what others have to say about us

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Very useful with relevant examples. We explored the resources and space for playing outside, but it was very interesting looking at the tips for wet play. Thank you very much.

I found the training very interesting and enjoyable. I’ve learnt more games that can be implemented in the playground and during wet playtimes. Very fun and everyone joined in.

Very good and enjoyable. It was a beneficial programme and gave an idea of how to get involved in play. The practical part was enjoyable as it gave an idea of how to enjoy and have fun using equipment. Overall the training was very enjoyable and worth the time.

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Handy course logistics

Duration:
Live online: 1 hour
Face-To-Face: 2 hours

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bookings@nsmtc.co.uk
01766 549 725

In-House Training

In-House Training

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