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Playground Activator


A playground where every child is active.

 

Upskill your team and activate your playground with the Playground Activator programme. Designed for schools that need flexibility with learning, it supports lunchtime supervisors and non-teaching staff to confidently lead safe, engaging activities. As a result, playground spaces are used more effectively, more games and activities take place at break and lunchtimes, and staff feel confident leading well-structured play that children enjoy, helping to increase physical activity and reduce behaviour issues across the playground.

 

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Programme feedback

 

“We chose Playground Activator because it was specific to our needs as a school. Our lunchtime and playground supervisors needed support leading safe activities with confidence to enhance the physical activity and behaviour of the children in the playground.”

 

“Playground Activator has dramatically improved our playground supervisors' skills. There are more games and activities taking place in the playground at lunchtime and break and the staff are confident in leading safe, well-structured games that the children enjoy”

What's Included

Online Training Programme

Two modules, 17 lessons with short videos, quizzes and practical demonstrations.

Ready-to-use games

Downloadable activities you can use straight away at break and lunchtimes.

Supporting Resources

Supporting templates and materials to help towards confident implementation.

Certificate of Completion

A recognised certificate on completion to evidence Continuous Professional Development.

Accessible anytime

12 months’ access via so your team can revisit the programme online  whenever needed.

Access via Aspire:ED Schools

Free access for 12 months. Includes 11 extra short courses and one extended course.

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Impact for Schools

Increased levels of physical activity

More physical activity with more children moving, more often

Reduction in lunchtime incidents

Fewer incidents and reduced conflict at playtimes

Improvements in Childrens' behaviour

Improved behaviour with calmer transitions back into class

Children are more ready to learn

Helps towards better focus after lunch and break

Why it matters

Physical inactivity

Less than half of children meet daily physical activity guidelines

Workforce challenges

Lunchtime staff often receive little training for structured play.

Engagement barriers

Limited variety and children's confidence reduce participation.

Behavioural impact

Unstructured play can lead to conflict and disrupt learning time.

Inequality in access

Some pupil groups are less likely to be active at playtimes.

Health and Well-being

Active play supports health, focus and classroom readiness.

Source: Sport England Active Lives Children and Young People, Dec 2024 (47.8%).

Playground Activator Programme outline (Tap/Click to expand)

  1. Module 1 - Getting Started as a Playground Activator

    1. Introduction/Course Aims
    2. Introduction Quiz
    3. Leadership - The Role of a Playground Activator
    4. Leadership Quiz
    5. Communication
    6. Communication Quiz
    7. Variation and Adaptations
    8. Variations and Adaptations Quiz
    9. Playground Game - Popcorn
    10. Popcorn Quiz
    11. Playground Game - Treasure Chest
    12. Treasure Chest Game Quiz
    13. Playground Games - Dishes and Domes
    14. Dishes and Domes Quiz
    15. Planning and Delivery
    16. Planning and Delivery Quiz
    17. Module 1 Conclusion

  2. Module 2 - Managing Behaviour and Boosting Engagement

    1. Introduction
    2. Introduction Quiz
    3. Behaviour Management
    4. Behaviour Management Quiz
    5. Health and Fitness
    6. Health and Fitness Quiz
    7. Barriers to Engagement
    8. Barriers to Engagement Quiz
    9. Playground Game - Clean up the Garden
    10. Clean Up the Garden Quiz
    11. Playground Game - Finders Keepers
    12. Finders Keepers Quiz
    13. Challenge Stations
    14. Challenge Stations Quiz
    15. Course Completion
    16. Reflect on your Learning from the Playground Activator Course

A playground where every child is active


A programme designed for schools that need flexibility with learning, it supports lunchtime supervisors and non-teaching staff to confidently lead safe, engaging activities. 

Programme includes

  • 12 months whole-school access
  • 1.5 hours of self-paced online learning
  • 3 resources, including a downloadable workbook, templates and activity cards
  • Free Aspire:ED Schools access for 12 months
  • 17 lessons
  • 16 quizzes
  • A certificate upon completion
  • Accessible on any device

We offer multiple payment options, including paying by invoice. To request an invoice, please click here to email us with your name, organisation (if applicable), and the course you’d like to purchase.