Effective Lunchtime Management in the Primary School - Whole School Approach

This training workshop brings together the very best ideas, good practice, policies and procedures as described on DVD/video by the headteachers and staff of fifteen primary schools, which were nominated by eight LEAs for their excellence in developing a whole-school approach to lunchtime issues and problems.

The workshop explores strategies to gain the involvement, ownership and commitment of everyone in improving lunchtime. It provides a wealth of practical ideas and suggestions and is therefore an excellent starting point for improving lunchtime.

Module 1- Behaviour Policy

• how effectively do our reward and sanction systems apply to the lunchtime?

• are they consistently applied by both teaching and non-teaching staff?

Module 2 – Physical Organisation

• how can lunchtime organisation be improved?

• do we make the most effective use of our lunchtime staff?

Module 3 – Empowerment of Children

• how can we involve children in the decision-making processes of the school? what responsibilities can children be given? ( buddy and peer support systems, jobs etc.)

Module 4 – Play and the Environment

• how can we improve the quality of play?

• how can we make the best of our environment and who can help?