OPAL Play

We have adopted the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) Primary Programme to enhance pupils’ break times.

 

Pupils can take part in active pursuits and have access to a range of traditional and modern equipment.

 

Activities include:

• Dressing up

• A mud kitchen

• Water play

• Hula-hooping

• Dancing

• Den-building

• Tree climbing

• Riding scooters

 

We have found this OPAL programme has a positive effect on the children’s well-being as well as their performance in lessons.

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You can find out more about the OPAL programme at outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk

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We also employ a Sports Leader at lunchtimes to facilitate different opportunities for pupils to play different sports.

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Active Learning

Also use Teach Active, a programme of lesson plans for English and maths, to inspire ‘active learning’ and make sure children have opportunities to move around in their lessons. Read more on our Physical Education page.