OPAL Playtimes

We are an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) school. This means that we understand that play is the process through which children learn everything that they need to know that cannot be taught. Play wires the brain, builds capable bodies, and is the foundation of building relationships.

“Play is what I do when you stop telling me what to do!”

Child, collected by Follett, M. 2008

OPAL's programme enables us to provide every child with rich opportunities to be creative, collaborative and active in their outdoor play, in environments that are safe enough for 'health and safety' but challenging enough for children's ongoing development.

You can find out more about OPAL here.

We play out in all weathers. You can read more about this here.  

OPAL Playtimes at Henry Fawcett