Play makes up 20% of children's primary school life. See how this OPAL school is making playtime a key part of their day.

This event is for anyone interested in joining the OPAL Primary Programme and improving playtime for the children at their school!

Agenda

11am–12pm Introduction to OPAL

An introduction to the OPAL Primary Programme with time for questions. This is open to anyone considering how to make their playtimes amazing.

12pm–1pm Observation of playtime

Come and see an OPAL playtime in action – ask the children about how they manage risk and the grown-ups about the changes they have seen.

About Orchard Primary School

Orchard Primary School, a proud OPAL platinum school, is opening its gates for an inspiring open day. Join us to see outstanding play in action across the entire school grounds, where every child is equipped with wellies and encouraged to explore, create, and collaborate. Visitors will have time to talk with the curriculum lead about Orchard’s OPAL journey and meet the incredible play team to learn more about high-quality playwork. They will have the chance to find out more about the school's fantastic play assemblies, which are rooted in the play charter and school values, and discover how they created their amazing sandpit, digging, and den building areas.

Additional information

Parking is available on the street outside of the school.

Only two tickets per schools please. If you can no longer come, please let us know so we can release your place to another school.

About the OPAL Primary Programme

The OPAL Primary Programme is an award-winning mentor supported school improvement programme that addresses all the areas that schools must plan for if they want to strategically and sustainably improve the quality of their play opportunities.

Find out more: www.outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk (https://outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/)

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