Therese Hoyle

Founder of Positive Playtimes, Wellbeing Advisor, Author, Leadership Coach, PCC

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1 thing that connects academic learning, core values, life skills, and mental wellbeing? It’s Play. At #PositivePlaytimes, we see it as the Golden Thread that weaves through every stage of a child’s development. https://t.co/7jXl6mqRr6

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Under the new #Ofsted framework, behaviour, safeguarding, & pupil wellbeing are now inspected across the whole school day. Meaning lunchtimes & play are under the microscope. Give your team the confidence they need to ace the new inspection standards https://t.co/uxnYAv5RMe

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Do you struggle with knowing how to train and support your playground activity leaders (PALs)? Learn how to implement a whole school playtime buddy strategy in our most popular online masterclass (90 mins) Secure your spot on the 22nd June for £150+VAT: https://t.co/zk1ruKAb7Q

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On June 24th, we are training staff to look beneath the surface. Our #LunchtimeSupervisor Superhero course teaches Mindful Supervision, giving staff the skills to support mental health and wellbeing through structured play and inclusive zones.

More info: https://t.co/uxnYAv5RMe

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Happy #OutdoorClassroomDay! 🌿✨

Today is a global celebration of learning and playing outside. At #PositivePlaytimes, we don’t just celebrate this once a year; we constantly encourage more time outdoors every day for both curriculum learning and harmonious play.

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In a world of screens, many children are arriving at school not knowing how or what to play. On the 22nd June, join our masterclass to learn how to upskill your students to lead fun playground games that keep everyone active and engaged.

🔗 https://t.co/zk1ruKAb7Q

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We are so proud to announce that St Mary’s and St Michael’s Catholic Primary School has officially completed the #PositivePlaytimes Award Programme! 🌟

School data shows a massive shift in school culture:
April 2025: 41 behaviour incidents
March 2026: 14 behaviour incidents.

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Calling all #LunchtimeSuperheroes! Do you feel like you’re spending your whole lunch break just blowing a whistle or resolving the same arguments? It’s time to move from policing to playing! Join our interactive online workshop on June 24th

More info: https://t.co/uxnYAv5RMe

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Play is for EVERYONE! 💛 We’ve recently finished an incredible two-day training session at The Milestone School, showing how the #PositivePlaytimes Programme can flourish in a special school setting!

👉 Link in bio: https://t.co/bcRqBHw0ik
💌 [email protected]

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When a child ‘acts out’ on the playground, we often only see the tip of the iceberg: the shouting, the pushing, or the refusal to join in. But as we mark #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, it’s time to look beneath the surface.

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#Headteachers, are you or your #lunchtimesupervisors:
➡️ Worried about making lunchtimes safe and fun?
➡️ Wanting to reinvigorate playtimes with new games and activity areas?

Join me on June 24th (9:00 - 11:30 AM) for the next live online workshop.
https://t.co/uxnYAv5RMe

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We recently had the pleasure of delivering our #PositivePlaytimes CPD at The Milestone School, the results were inspiring!

As Steven, Head of PE, put it: “The best CPD session we’ve ever had. It’s practical, sustainable, & has the potential to transform behaviour & engagement.”

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Is your playground truly inclusive, or do some children just get by?

The unstructured nature of playtime is where bullying and isolation often thrive.

Re-energise your playground with the Playground PALS Masterclass on June 22nd.

https://t.co/zk1ruKAb7Q

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We are honoured to announce we have won:
🥇 Best School Playtime & Wellbeing Training Provider 2026 - UK

Thank you for recognising our dedication to transforming school culture through the power of play. 🌟

#Playtime #EducationAwards #Wellbeing #SchoolLeadership

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Whether it’s part of our Positive Playtime Award Programme or a Standalone Training Session, I help midday teams move from policing behaviour to understanding the "why" behind it.
👉 Explore our Lunchtime Supervisor Training: https://t.co/0EQCcOFXoQ

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In this clip, I’m speaking to a wonderful group of #LunchtimeSupervisors about something that truly worries me: losing traditional #playgroundgames.

Do you have a favourite childhood game you’d hate to see forgotten? Let’s name them in the comments! 👇

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Meet the latest #Playground PALs in training! So proud of this fantastic group!

You can access my Playground PALs expertise in two ways:
1️⃣ The #PositivePlaytime Award Programme - https://t.co/g9Dn01OCMS

2️⃣ Or, access an online masterclass - https://t.co/3Vqmi8zTMm

[Therese Hoyle @theresehoyle]

I recently completed a brilliant training session with a dedicated team as part of their Positive Playtime Award Programme.

Ready to upskill #lunchtimesupervisors? Explore the training and book your session here: https://t.co/smLjAz3FXI

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🌟 Transform how you lead your school team 🌟

Join the Essential Coaching Skills Programme by Integrity Coaching, led by me.

Build confidence to inspire ownership, improve communication, and lead with purpose.

Offer until 31 May 2026.

Contact [email protected]

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The Play 31 Challenge: Play is essential for every child’s development, wellbeing and happiness yet too many are missing out. We're proud to support the call to all #schools to give children 31 more minutes of #play on International Day of Play on 11 June.

Find out more and get involved: https://t.co/AuDpKedR6M

#IDOP2026 #ItAllStartsWithPlay #Play31Challenge
#ProtectPlayProtectChildhood