Playground Supervision Plan Note: This form is designed as a sample playground supervision plan. Due to the variation of sites and equipment, this plan should not be considered to be all inclusive. Each facility should evaluate its unique needs when creating a playground supervision plan, engage team members in the planning, and train all supervisors to effectively implement the plan.
Define Developmental Outcomes (What developmental skills are important for children to experience on the playground?)
Define System for Identifying & Correcting Potential Facility-Related Hazards (Who will complete pre-play site inspections? To whom should hazards be reported? What is the process for closing the playground due to facility-related hazards?)
Name of School/Agency/Group:___________________________________________Date:_______________
Define the Playground Dress Code, if Applicable (Example: Clothing that could become a strangulation hazard, helmets, protective footwear, sun protective clothing, sunscreen, etc.)
Name of Playground (if multiple):_____________________________________________________________
Staff & Administration Involved in Development of Plan:_ _________________________________________
Define the Playground Rules: Supervisors’ Rules (Develop guidelines for safety, appropriate playground behavior, positive behavior supports, consequences, etc. How will these rules be reviewed and approved by school or agency administration?)
Define the Ratios on the Playground (Number of children/number of staff)
Define the Roles of Staff (Determine personnel that will function as playground supervisors and those that will function as play facilitators.)
Define the Playground Rules: Rules Developed with Children ( Rules for children’s behavior should be simple, positive, and child-friendly. How will the rules be posted and reviewed with the children for further reinforcement?)
Define the Supervisors, Their Roles, and Locations/Designated Supervision Areas (Consider how they will be positioned and move to supervise areas that are less visually accessible.)
Define Means of Identifying the Supervisor (Will the supervisors wear brightly colored clothing or vests to be easily identified?)
Define the Play Facilitators & Their Roles, if Applicable (Who will facilitate play with the children? What type of activities and engagement will they provide?)
Define the Communication System (Who will communicate with the main office in the event of an incident? How will information be conveyed to other supervisors/facilitators? Examples: Radios, whistles, hand signals, etc. How and when will it be communicated to the children that it is time to line up and go back inside?)
Define the Developmental Ages of the Children (Ensure children are playing on age and developmentally appropriate equipment.)
Define Emergency Plan & Incident Reporting Process (Assign roles that each adult will take on in case of emergency. Who will stay with an injured child? Who will watch the other children? Who will communicate with the main office? Who will fill out incident reports? How will they be reviewed and retained?)
Define Age Appropriate Equipment (Labels and signs indicate age appropriateness of equipment. How will you keep children from using inappropriate pieces of equipment?)
Define Maintenance of Playground Supervision Plan (How frequently will the Playground Supervision Plan be updated and communicated? How will the school or agency prepare new supervisors? How will the Playground Supervision Plan be incorporated into the school or agency’s policies and procedures and ongoing professional development?)
Define Activity Areas (What activities will be encouraged/discouraged in each area of the play environment? Where will loose parts such as balls and manipulatives be allowed and stored?)
Define the Accessibility Needs to Ensure Access and Inclusion of Children of All Abilities (Example: Adaptive equipment, accessible surfacing, visual supports, modifications, adult assistance, etc.)
Additional Site-Specific Considerations (Given your particular site, what other considerations should be noted to strengthen your playground supervision plan? Example: Adjacent busy streets, joint-use sceneries, etc.)
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