Play Leaders are a group caring children who have been trained to organise activities for other children on the playground. They encourage children to join in games and to extend their friendships. The leadership skills that they have been taught will also help to raise self-esteem, self -confidence and encourage physical activity.
Our play leaders volunteer their time to support the younger pupils at play times to establish a happy play time for all children. They have received training on how to deliver different games at break time. As well as delivering traditional playground games, the children have lots of play equipment to enjoy, ranging from hula hoops, skipping ropes, basketball, dodgeball, bowling, football and giant Dobble: with more equipment on the way!
A Play Leader should aim to have the following qualities:
· To be a great role model
· Be Kind
· Be able to help other children
· Abide by rules
· Respect equipment
· Be honest, reliable and trustworthy
· To be a good team member
Aims of Play Leaders:
· To improve behaviour on the playground
. To reduce disagreements on the playground
· To provide a safe area for children to practise their social skills
· To develop friendships between pupils
· To encourage problem solving
· To teach pupils appropriate skills and games
· To be a good role model for their peers