The school offers a whole range of activities during playtimes and lunchtimes run by our Midday Supervisors, under the supervision of our dedicated Play Leaders. 

Breaktimes and lunchtimes are scheduled as follows:

If the weather is fit for the children to be outside (and they will be outside if at all possible, whilst safe to do so, to enjoy the positive benefits of free play, fresh air and exercise), they can choose from a range of activities which run on the playground and/or field. These activities may change at different times but are designed to be varied and inclusive for all children. The activities could comprise:

• Basketball
• Tennis
• Cricket
• Parachute games,
• Giant snakes and ladders
• Jenga
• Reading comics
• Bubbles
• Exploring the nature trail
• Using sensory equipment
• Races
• Rounders
• Tag rugby
• Football
• Using the adventure/trim trail
• Playing in the willow tunnels
• Free play

If the children are in the playground, there are plenty of activities available to them including:

• Role-play
• Football
• Stilts
• Skipping
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Team games
• Lego
• Equipment activities such as ball games, sensory games, hoops, giant snakes and ladders and chalks 

In wet weather, the children remain in their classroom where there are a variety of activities, including board games, colouring, reading, Lego, chess etc, from which the children choose.

Playtimes and lunchtimes are managed by our Play Leaders. The Leaders are out at all times to maintain and inspire the highest provision of activities, as well as having the health, safety and wellbeing of the children as a priority.  The Leaders also actively manage any concerns brought to them by the children.

In KS2, the older children in the school are encouraged to help the younger children by becoming a Playground Buddy.  The Y4 children operate a playground buddy scheme in the playgrounds at lunchtime for the EYFS children.  Their role is to support younger children under the close supervision of staff members. They create games and ensure all children have someone to play with and are happy. The buddies who join the scheme become a part of the Midday Supervisor Team, working with adults and children alike. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity.

In addition, we have the following staff groups available during playtimes and lunchtimes to assist as necessary:

• Social Integration Coaches (SICs) - many of our Teaching Assistants (TAs) also work as SICs at playtimes and lunchtimes.  Their role involves supporting positive play and relationships in a variety of ways and extends to 1:1 support of children who find it particularly difficult to mix well with other children in the playground.  They will adapt game play to accommodate the integration of these children within the group. 

• Pastoral Team – this is readily available over playtimes and lunchtimes for any children who may feel overwhelmed by the free choice and activities on offer or who require some specialised additional help, often on a 1:1 basis.  Our Pastoral Team members are highly trained, particularly with regard to the emotional aspects of children’s lives.