Play makes up 20% of children's primary school life. See how this OPALschool makes the most of each second.

Want to see an amazing OPAL playtime in action?

Join us and be inspired. At this school, children get muddy, build dens, take risks, explore, experiment and achieve every single day.

Agenda

11am–12pm OPAL networking meeting

This is an opportunity for current OPAL schools to discuss the practicalities of developing their playtimes, ask questions, and connect with others on the same journey.

12pm–1pm Playtime observation (current OPAL schools arrive at 12pm)

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

About Healdswood Infant and Nursery School

Healdswood is an infant and nursery school that has made excellent progress on their OPAL journey. They have a wonderful site that the team has developed into an interesting play space for the children. They have used contacts within the community to help with building a sandpit and have a caravan on site! The school began their OPAL journey in September 2023 and is keen to share their journey with you.

Additional information

We will be indoors and outdoors; please come dressed whatever the weather. OPAL schools play outdoors in all weathers.

The school will provide tea and coffee.

Car parking is available next to the school or on adjacent roads.

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.

There are over 2,000 OPAL schools across the UK and around the world, over 250 of are in London and the South East of England.

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

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