OPAL
In September 2023, we started an exciting journey with OPAL (Outside Play and Learning). Through this programme we have made a commitment to improve opportunities for physical activity, socialisation, cooperation, coordination, resilience, creativity, imagination and enjoyment through improved play for ALL children.
OPAL is based on the idea that, as well as learning through good teaching, your children also learn when they play. As 20% of their time in school is playtime, we want to make sure that this amount of time (equivalent to 1.4 years of primary school) is as good as possible. Children today don’t have the same freedoms we once did, so we want to give children back time to really enjoy and learn from play; learning how to manage risk as part of this.
After all, it’s a child’s basic human right as stated in the UN Convention on The Rights of the Child, article 31, "I have a right to rest, relax and play." We have signed our Play Charter (see document below) showing our commitment to providing this opportunity every day.
In May 2025, we were really proud to achieve our OPAL Platinum award!
To find out more about OPAL please click on the link:
www.outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk
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| Play charter signed.pdf | Download |
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| WSM School OPAL play policy April '25.pdf | Download |
