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April 2016 – theplaytimesblog
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All about lunchtimes at primary school! The Summer Term Gets Underway. It’s been a busy start to the new term and already we’ve delivered training as far south as Plymouth and as far north as Penrith. At a training day in the middle of the country, (Northamptonshire), last week delegates told us how much they enjoyed swapping ideas with staff from neighbouring schools. April 18, 2016. April 18, 2016. Leave a comment on The Summer Term Gets Underway. Ingredients for Happy Lunchtimes 2. April 12, 2016.
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All about lunchtimes at primary school! Rainy Days – are you prepared? It’s a cold rainy day in June and playtime is only 15 minutes away. Are you ready? Have you decided if it. Too wet to play in the playground. Who makes the decision and how do they let everyone know? Wet lunchtimes can be a challenge for most schools. But with a bit of forward planning they bring new opportunities for children’s learning and can be great fun. But you need to plan ahead! June 16, 2016. June 21, 2016. April 18, 2016.
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September 2016 – theplaytimesblog
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All about lunchtimes at primary school! Becoming More Aware of Bullying in the Primary School Playground. The statement that “there’s no bullying in our school” is. Bullying is woven into the fabric of our society and the. Where many children learn to become life long bullies. Looking out for incidents of bullying in the playground is not easy and can be a real challenge for the midday team. Often the signs are not immediately obvious and can slip under the radar. Tearful and clingy;. Temper tantrums ; is.
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What’s in a name? – theplaytimesblog
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All about lunchtimes at primary school! What’s in a name? I am amazed by the number of different job titles there are for staff employed in primary schools at lunchtime. It seems to be a regional thing. I recently read a Mumsnet thread in which 6 mums were discussing their children’s experiences in the dining hall. Depending on where each mum was from the staff at their children’s schools were variously described as:. I’ve often wondered how the staff feel themselves about their job title. Laura Frederic...
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All about lunchtimes at primary school! 500,000 to fund school holiday lunch and fun clubs http:/ www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-38490966. Funding of 500,000 will go to summer holiday school lunch and fun clubs, the Welsh education secretary has said. The money will be offered to councils in the most deprived parts of Wales to help provide play schemes and meals over the long break. Kirsty Williams said there would be elements of education in the clubs and Welsh universities would be involved.
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Celebrating 18 years! – theplaytimesblog
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All about lunchtimes at primary school! This October we’re celebrating our 18th anniversary of training midday supervisors. It’s been a rewarding and enlightening journey ….from the early days of working in neighbouring Leicestershire schools to today working with schools as far afield as Northumbria and Cornwall. A basic understanding of child development and psychology is a must for midday supervisors. It underpins all our training courses and gives them credibility. How to build positive relationships.
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March 2016 – theplaytimesblog
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All about lunchtimes at primary school! What a ‘to do’ list…. Teaching social and self-help skills. Including children with additional needs. Planning games. making them fun. Looking after playground equipment. Looking out for bullying. Supporting and involving isolated children. Making arrangements for play on adverse weather days. Communicating important information to teachers. Having knowledge of…. Cultural and social issues. So much to do and be aware of in so short a time…. Time for a cuppa…. 8220;...
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