New interest schools: OPAL school visit – St. Pauls C of E Primary School

The OPAL Primary Programme is the premier award winning programme helping schools to make every playtime amazing for every child.The programme was developed by Michael Follett, a former school improvement adviser and teacher who has spent the past 23 years specialising in creating this programme to support school improvement through better play.  The OPAL programme has been delivered to around 1000 schools in the UK and is rapidly expanding in Canada, SE Asia and all across Europe. There are 22 mentors delivering the programme, and you can get in touch to request a free introduction session via the website.Find out more: http://outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk

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Play makes up 20% of children's primary school life. See how an urban school makes playtime a key part of their day.

St. Paul's Church of England Primary School

London and South East events

Are you a school based in the South East? Whether you are already engaged in the OPAL Primary Programme, or you are thinking about joining and want to find out more, find an event for you in this regional collection.

<h3>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?</h3>How do we develop our best teams? How can playtime support us to foster our school's values in all our children – resilience, courage, tenacity, kindness? How do children get their playthings out and put them away? What are the solutions to foxes and sandpits?<h3>Agenda</h3>11:15am–12:15pm Introduction to OPALAn introduction to the programme with time for questions, open to anyone considering how to make their playtimes amazing. It can also apply to wrap-around provision and holiday activities too.12:15pm–1:15pm Playtime observationWe will be joined by schools currently undertaking the OPAL Primary Programme and we will all observe how the school's play team ensures all the children have access to all play types in this urban playground.<h3>About St Paul's C of E Primary School</h3>"We are thrilled to announce that we have received the OPAL Platinum Award, the highest accolade available, putting us in the top 1% of all schools nationally for the quality of our play. We are proud that all of our children get the opportunity to experience exceptional play, every day."<h3>Additional information</h3>We will be indoors and outdoors; please come dressed whatever the weather. OPAL schools play outdoors in all weathers.Please bring your own refreshments/lunch.Numbers are limited so sign up soon. If you can no longer come, please let us know so we can release your place to another school.<h3>About the OPAL Primary Programme</h3>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: <a href="https://outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/" title="https://outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk</a>