Play makes up 20% of children's primary school life. How do schools plan for this 20%? What are the roles of the play team?
This event is for current OPAL schools to connect with a platinum OPAL school, get questions answered and take on new and exciting ideas.
Agenda
12pm–1:10pm Observation of playtime
Come and see a platinum OPAL playtime in action!
1:10pm–2:30pm OPAL networking meeting
Current OPAL schools meet to discuss the practicalities of developing your playtime as an OPAL school, to ask questions and connect with others on the same journey.
Times are subject to alterations of up to 30 mins. Attendees will receive an email confirming times in the week preceding the event.
About Pendragon Community Primary School
Pendragon is a 350-pupil community school. They started their OPAL journey in the summer of 2023 and achieved their OPAL Platinum Award in summer 2025.
Their play offer is outstanding, ensuring every child has a fantastic playtime every single day.
The school has a selection of large loose parts, a sandpit, a boat and lots of trees and bushes where children can create amazing dens and explore the natural environment. The play team supports the children's risky, adventurous, and creative play. The school is committed to continually improving their play offer, led by a fantastic OPAL working group – and helped by their supportive parents and local community.
Additional information
Parking is limited on site but free parking is available on the roads surrounding the school.
Tea and coffee will be available but lunch will not be provided.
We keep numbers small so please get in touch if you can no longer come so we can release your place to another school.
