1. © Crown copyright 2005 Primary National Strategy Playtimes and lunchtimes

2. © Crown copyright 2005 Slide 1.1 Objectives To examine the contribution that well-managed playtimes and lunchtimes can make to children’s social, emotional and behavioural development To put playtimes and lunchtimes into the context of a whole-school behaviour policy To consider staff development and support in relation to playtimes and lunchtimes To consider how children can be helped to take responsibility for playground/lunchtime cultures To promote practical strategies for effective playtimes/lunchtimes

3. © Crown copyright 2005 Slide 1.2 Underlying principles The importance and purpose of play Congruence between what happens at playtimes and lunchtimes and what happens at other times of day – embedding playtimes and lunchtimes into the whole- school behaviour policy Enhancing the self-esteem and skills of all those who work with children at playtimes and lunchtimes Creating a safe and exciting environment for play Integration of all the principles into policies and strategies

4. © Crown copyright 2005 Slide 1.3 Linking it all up rulesmotivation playground management team dining hall teaching staff gamesrewards children social, emotional and behavioural skillsresponsibility sanctionsroutines lunchtime staffmorale communication culture parents/carers ethoswhole-school policy

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