This event is for anyone interested in joining the OPAL Primary Programme and improving playtime for the children at your school!
Agenda
10:45am–10:55am Arrival and welcome
10:55am–11:45am Introduction
This is an opportunity to hear about the school's OPAL journey and find out more about the OPAL Primary Programme.
11:45am–12pm Tour of the grounds
After the introduction there will be an opportunity to explore the grounds, take photos and gain inspiration.
12pm–1pm Playtime observation
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 St Andrew's C of E Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a two-form entry school with extensive grounds, consisting of a large field, forest school area, reflection garden and two playgrounds.
St Andrew's started their OPAL journey in September 2023 and were awarded the OPAL Platinum Award in October 2024 for their outstanding play provision – providing children with an amazing playtime, every single day. The school strives to ensure that every child has the opportunity to access a rich play offer, regardless of age, gender or SEND. They had their SIAMS inspection in July 2024, which recognised the contribution OPAL makes to the school's Christian ethos, values and sense of community.
Come and see their wonderful landscape for play, including a 60 tonne sandpit, a large messy cafe, their own play village, a large loose parts and den building area, a low loose parts zone, dressing up, music and stage area, arts and crafts, wheels zone, small world play and a reflection garden with a boat!
Additional information
Parking is not available at the school but there is plenty of free parking in the surrounding area.
Refreshments will be provided.
The visit will be led by Nicola Barrett (OPAL South East England Ltd).
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
