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
Lunchtime Supervisor Superheroes (Day 1 of 2)
Focus: Catholic Life
For: Anyone who supports lunchtimes, breakfast or after school clubs
Description:
Session 1: Boost Morale, Revitalise Play and Build Social Skills!
Empower your lunchtime supervisors and give them a toolkit of ideas that will reinvigorate lunchtimes and playtimes!
This one and a half hour online workshop, led by Thérèse Hoyle, is a fun, interactive and extremely practical session that will give lunchtime supervisors, TA’s, senior leaders and PE leads the tools and knowledge they need to make playtime the best time in the school day! Thérèse is the author of 101 Playground Games, 101 Wet Playtime Games and Activities, The Big Book of Whole School Wellbeing, and founder of the Positive Playtime Programme. Learning outcomes:
- To promote positive and effective lunchtimes
- To enhance morale and team spirit of lunchtime staff
- Re-invigorate your activity zones
- Develop a repertoire of games that build social, emotional and relationship skills.
Multiple Sessions:
This is a two session programme. Both sessions must be attended.
[1] Tue 13 October 2026
[2] Tue 3 November 2026
Please note: If you book one of these sessions, then we will automatically book you on the others. So you only need to submit one booking.
Director’s Note:
Lunchtime support staff training receives outstanding feedback. Invest in your team to ensure lunchtimes are smooth, safe, and enjoyable for all.