Creating Value In Schools
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Children are playing 50% less than a generation ago and for some children, school is the only place they get to do it. But operational challenges can get in the way of successful, inclusive playtimes. Overcome common barriers with solutions from Thérèse Hoyle, Founder and Director of Positive Playtimes, shared in Why playtime matters – and how to make it work.
What might have been normal 10 years ago is now talked about as ‘risky play’. Climbing on trees, playing with sticks, even running may now be deemed unsafe playground behaviour. Worries about parental complaints can mean less freedom for children.
What can you do?
Don’t feel that you’ve got enough staff for playground supervision? Is everyone busy doing lunchtime jobs indoors? Or maybe staff members are standing around rather than getting involved?
What can you do?
You spent all your budget in September, but the new shiny equipment was all broken by November. The children are bored with what’s on offer and don’t know how to use it or look after it.
What can you do?
For more suggestions and examples, check out the full episode and resources (36 minutes).
