{"product_id":"unlocking-playground-potential-amelia-roberts-9781032528786","title":"Unlocking Playground Potential: Reducing Conflict and Maximising the Positives of Unstructured Time in Schools","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlaygrounds, breaktimes and lunchtimes are a crucial part of the school day but can often be a significant source of worry for both staff and students. This book brings together the most relevant research and practical insights from schools to understand the underlying reasons behind stress and conflict and to find creative ways to turn playtime into a positive experience for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters cover a range of key topics, from playground design and staff training to supporting student interactions and reducing bullying. Full of practical ideas for improving wellbeing across school settings, the book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreaks down research into easily digestible chunks, explaining key theories and incorporating contributions from researchers in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains advice on using playground maps to understand students' opinions of different areas and engage them in redesigning play elements such as games and sensory circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides ideas for whole-school approaches to rethink 'hotspots' such as tricky transitions back into lessons or lunchtimes that just don't work.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a wealth of case studies showcasing the ways in which different schools have made the most of playtime, alongside reflection opportunities for the reader and reflections from practitioners.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will help schools to turn breaktimes back into opportunities for exploring friendship, reducing stress and enhancing learning through play and social interaction. It is essential reading for senior leadership teams, SENCOs, teachers and playground supervisors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Amelia Roberts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1032528788\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781032528786\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.44d","brand":"Amelia Roberts","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48487465943295,"sku":"9781032528786","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ebfd2aa9-935c-465c-90d7-bf979d4c363a.jpg?v=1778060625","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/unlocking-playground-potential-amelia-roberts-9781032528786","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}