Increasingly, schools are working very closely with their children, helping them to develop the skills needed to take charge of their own actions and encourage responsible attitudes towards others in the school. The programme for children outlined in this book, 'Playground Champions', is a primary playground peer support initiative which trains older children to support their peers in solving issues within the playground by focusing on rebuilding relationships rather than apportioning blame. It helps to establish emotional health and well-being, safety and happiness.
Key Features
- Structured and easy to follow programme.
- Printable training materials and resources that are comprehensive.
- Can be readily adapted to suit the needs of individual children and schools.
- Fits into current national initiatives such as Every Child Matters and Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL).
- Demonstrates good practice for the annual school self-evaluation form (SEF) and Ofsted.
- Supports schools in their commitment to disability equality and eliminating bullying and harassment.
- Helps develop confidence and improve self-esteem in pupils.
- Contributes to improving behaviour and reducing stress.
Additional Information
Encourages children to see the viewpoint of others and to create their own mutually agreeable solutions. When properly implemented, it will lead to a happier and healthier school environment. It is suitable for ages 4-11.
