Our Playground Buddy scheme plays an important part in creating a safe, friendly and peaceful atmosphere for children during playtimes. Playground Buddies are selected Year 5 and 6 pupils.
Children interested in becoming Playground Buddies apply near the end of Year 4 and complete a job application form explaining why they would like to be a Playground Buddy and why they think they would be good at the job.. Selected pupils are given training before working in the playground alongside the adults. A rota is drawn up so all buddies are aware of their duties, a minimum of 2 buddies assist each playtime.
The role of Playground Buddies involve:
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Making children feel comfortable and welcome
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Helping children find new friends
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To help all children to play cooperatively with each other
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Including children who are lonely and helping them to play games
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Giving support to children to find solutions to a problem
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Being fair and not taking sides
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Teaching new games
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Resolve/ prevent fall outs
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Report to adults any difficult situations
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Most importantly, be available as a friend to all the other children.
All Children are expected to respect the Buddies and their decisions as they carry out their responsibilities.
