Our story

We’ve been working alongside primary schools since 2005, helping them tackle the challenges of physical inactivity and unstructured breaktimes. From improving PE provision to embedding long-term activity strategies, our tailored programmes have delivered meaningful, measurable change.

In 2010, one school’s lunchtime struggles sparked something new. Frequent playground incidents were spilling into lessons, disrupting learning. They asked us to observe and advise. What we saw was a chaotic playground filled with energetic children – but barriers stood in their way. Unused spaces, lack of equipment, poor supervision, and untrained staff meant children were either disengaged or acting out. Conversations with staff revealed that most lunchtime supervisors had never been trained in active play. They lacked the confidence, tools, and support to lead. School leaders and supervisors rarely communicated. The disconnect was clear — and the opportunity, even clearer.

That’s how Playground Activator was born. Since then, hundreds of non-teaching staff across the UK have become Playground Activators. Schools are seeing real transformation: more activity, fewer incidents, and happier, more engaged children every day.

In 2025, we introduced a revamped version of Playground Activator to meet the changing needs of schools. As time pressures and staffing difficulties increased, we added three adaptable delivery options – In-Person, Blended, and Online to help every school implement active play, no matter their timetable, staffing levels, or environment.