Speaker
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Therese HoyleI’m Therese Hoyle, bestselling author of 101 Playground Games, How to be a Peaceful School and founder of the Flourishing Schools and Positive Playtime Programmes. My empowering whole-school, wellbeing programmes address problem behaviour, build relationships, social and emotional skills and teach children and adults to be more tolerant, friendly and kind.
As a teacher, I regularly spent large chunks of precious learning time, resolving playground squabbles that spilled over into the classroom. Upset children returned to lessons in an emotional state. Many of them were unable to learn for the rest of the afternoon.
I was surrounded by some of the most talented and experienced teachers. But I saw the negative impact of poorly trained support staff, unstructured playtimes and lack of co-operative play. Chaotic lunchtimes were harming the well-being and self-esteem of our children.
It’s why I’ve spent the last 20+ years developing and refining my Whole School Positive Playground Programme. My mission is to help you re-invigorate your playtimes and see your whole school flourish.
Location
- Online
Category
Promoting Playground Pals
Focus: Catholic Life
For: Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Midday Supervisors, TAs, PE Teachers, Play Leaders, Wrap Around staff
Description:
Do you struggle with knowing how to train and support your playground activity leaders (PALs)? Then join Therese Hoyle and learn how to implement a whole school playtime buddy strategy in this 90-minute online masterclass.
A fun, interactive and extremely practical session that will empower your staff and give them a toolkit of ideas that will support them in reinvigorating Playleaders in your school playground.
Intended Impact and Outcomes:
- To develop a step-by-step strategy for introducing Playground Buddies into your playground – so you know exactly what to do when.
- To create more active and inclusive playgrounds. For staff to spend less time resolving conflicts (which means more time for teaching and learning)
- To reduce bullying incidents (along with accidents/injuries)
- To train staff members up so that they have the skills, tools and confidence to train Year 5 and 6 children to be Playground PALs.
Director’s Note:
You’ve asked us for help with supporting play, we’ve sourced a fabulous expert and author on this subject.