OPAL supports schools to develop a culture where play is valued, embedded and enables children to have amazing playtimes every single day.

Come and see for yourself....

Thinking about starting the OPAL Primary Programme at your school? Join us and be inspired by observing one of the best school playtimes in the country. Where kids get muddy, build dens, take risks, explore, experiment and achieve every single day!

This event is for headteachers from schools interested in starting the OPAL Primary Programme. If the head is unable to attend, please send a suitable deputy. We allow for two tickets per school, so you are also welcome to bring a member of your teaching staff.

Agenda

9:45am Arrival and sign in

9:55am–10:30am Introduction to OPAL

An introduction to the OPAL Primary Programme from OPAL mentor, Lizzie Pringle.

10:30am–10:50am Observation of playtime

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.

10:50am–11am The impact of OPAL

Hear from the headteacher and other staff about their OPAL journey and the impact it has had on their school.

11am–11:15am Q&A

About The Avenue Primary School

The Avenue Primary School is a busy and friendly one-form entry school, buzzing with exciting and stimulating learning opportunities. We pride ourselves on providing a caring and welcoming environment.

Every child is encouraged to succeed and to have high expectations of themselves, both academically and socially. We also encourage children to understand the positive contribution they can make to the school and the wider community.

The Avenue Primary School is situated in an affluent suburb of Middlesbrough and benefits from substantial leafy grounds.The school has been supported by OPAL North East for the past two years and recently achieved the OPAL Platinum Award. During this time, it has made highly successful changes and additions to both its staffing structure and outdoor environment, ensuring that every child gets the very best from playtime every day.

Additional information

Please enter school grounds via The Avenue and park respectfully within the staff car park. Refreshments will be available.

Only two tickets per school. 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

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