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 anyone interested in joining the OPAL Primary Programme and improving playtime for the children at their school! Join OPAL mentor Kurti Birkenbeil and hear from Meridian's headteacher, Claire Westcott, and play lead, Chris Legarde. They will be sharing their experiences of how the OPAL Primary Programme has transformed playtimes and the impact that this has had on the school and the children.
Agenda
11am Arrive
11am–12pm OPAL introduction meeting
An introduction to the 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 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 Meridian Primary School
The school's play team ensures all the children have access to all play types in this large, suburban playground.
Additional information
We will be indoors and outdoors; please come dressed appropriately. OPAL schools play outdoors in all weathers.
Please bring your own refreshments/lunch.
Local parking is available, on street and mostly free. Public transport is available.
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
