The Outstanding Lunchtime Supervisor: Skills for Success and Impact

Course introduction

Empower your lunchtime supervisors with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make a meaningful impact on children’s development and well-being. This engaging training unpacks what it means to be an outstanding lunchtime supervisor and equips participants with practical strategies to support learning, foster positive relationships, and create a harmonious lunchtime environment.

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

• 1x ‘Oh No Playtime’ Notepad for corrective actions.
• 1x ‘Well Done Playtime’ Notepad for positive reinforcement.
• Comprehensive Course Handouts to reinforce learning.

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 Role and Standards: Develop a clear understanding of the Lunchtime Supervisor's responsibilities and the standards required to excel in the role.

• Enhance Communication Skills: Learn how to communicate effectively with teachers, co-workers, and children to foster collaboration and create a positive lunchtime environment.

• Manage Behaviour Confidently: Acquire strategies to handle behaviour effectively, ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere during lunchtimes.

• Develop and Utilise Resources: Explore innovative ideas and create practical tools to support engagement and learning outside the classroom.

• Plan for Effective Engagement: Learn proactive planning techniques to maximise engagement, ensure smooth lunchtimes, and provide meaningful support to children.

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

"Kelly is a fantastic trainer with so many take-aways to use in our school to support our vulnerable students"

"A thoughtfully designed course balanced with both the theory of therapeutic play and a toolkit full of play therapy activities".

"A very insightful course with lots of ideas to embed in our nurture room".

Handy course logistics

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

Let’s explore how we can support your training goals.
Contact us today.
bookings@nsmtc.co.uk
01766 549 725