Upskill your team, activate your playground, and choose the delivery style that works for you.
Why?
Physical inactivity
Only 47.8% of children currently meet the Chief Medical Officers’ guideline of 60 minutes or more of daily physical activity (Sport England, December 2024). Children in Years 3–6 exhibit the most significant decline in enthusiasm for movement following the pandemic.
Workforce challenges
Many schools depend on lunchtime supervisors or support staff to oversee playtimes, yet most receive little or no training to lead structured, engaging physical activities. This results in missed opportunities for learning, activity, and inclusion.
Engagement barriers
Repetitive games, lack of inspiration, and overly risk-averse cultures can restrict participation. Children become disengaged, and valuable physical activity time is lost.
Behavioural impact
Unstructured playgrounds often result in poor behaviour, conflicts, and incidents that disrupt learning time. Staff are left to resolve disputes without support or clear strategies.
Inequality in access
Girls, children from less affluent backgrounds, and Black and Asian pupils are substantially less likely to participate in physical activity, and schools have a crucial role in bridging this gap. Structured, inclusive play during breaktimes is an essential solution.
That’s why Playground Activator exists
to equip your staff with the tools and confidence to create positive, active, and inclusive playground experiences.
How it works
Playground Activator is now available in three flexible delivery formats, designed to meet your school’s needs, schedule, and budget:
In‑person
Workshop
£995
- Half-day onsite training for up to 12 staff members
- Printed workbook, task cards, and planning tools
- A bag of play equipment provided
- Includes a custom report and a school-specific action plan
- Travel costs are quoted separately
- Optional post-training mentoring visit (£395)
Download our FREE playground resource and start making breaktimes more active today.
With children spending up to 20% of their school day on the playground, we need to use this time better and help all children engage in positive physical activity experiences. This is why we have created a FREE Playground Activator resource that focuses on inspiring your staff who support lunchtime and break time to promote physical activity amongst your pupils.
How does a list of 17 fun, easy-to-set-up games with a unique spin sound?
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