article_snippet.sent: At the National Union of Teachers (NUT) annual conference in Harrogate, the National Union of Teachers (NUT) will say schools should follow the lead of countries like Finland and introduce 45-minute lessons immediately followed by 15-minute play times.
article_snippet.sent: Teachers want the UK to follow the lead of countries such as Finland which has 15 minute play time after lessons .
article_snippet.sent: It is also likely to say lunch and break times are being used for 'coaching and cramming', depriving youngsters of Teachers 'fundamental human right to play' with Teachers classmates.
article_snippet.sent: The resolution, set to be heard on Saturday, also says: 'Lunchtime and break times are being used for coaching and cramming sessions, thus depriving primary age children of Lunchtime and break times fundamental human right to play and have free time to socialise with Lunchtime and break times peers.'
article_snippet.sent: NUT general secretary Christine Blower said: 'In Finland, there are 45-minute lessons and then children have a break.
article_snippet.sent: Between each teaching session children have a break.
article_snippet.sent: Having a break between lessons gives a bit of space to reflect on the lesson they've just had.'
article_snippet.sent: The motion calls on the NUT to campaign in England and Wales for new laws to ensure children have a right to appropriate breaks and lunchtimes.
highlights_snippet.sent: Want to follow lead of Finland where 15 minute play time follows lessons .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Union to ask for more play time at Union conference in Harrogate this weekend .