Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC
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Helping schools to strategically and sustainably improve their play opportunities. www.outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk #OPALSchools #PlanForPlay
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Introducing the Made to Move campaign Let’s redefine school uniforms for our children Watch the Made to Move campaign video Our vision is simple yet powerful Traditional uniforms restrict movement, li...
www.activeuniform.org
We’re proud to be a founding member of the #ActiveUniformAlliance – a group of organisations calling for primary schools to adopt an always active uniform that enables children to move, play and learn all day. Find out more about our #MadeToMove campaign, launching today! www.activeuniform.org
#OPALSchools see dramatic improvements in behaviour, staff wellbeing, attendance, and much more. If you want to see an OPAL playtime in action, why not come along to one of our open days? You can browse events and book your free place, here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...
November 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
#OPALSchools see dramatic improvements in behaviour, staff wellbeing, attendance, and much more. If you want to see an OPAL playtime in action, why not come along to one of our open days? You can browse events and book your free place, here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...
We're really excited about this project from the Youth Sport Trust! The year-long initiative aims to demonstrate how reimagining school uniforms could be key to tackling the nation’s growing inactivity crisis among children. More, here: activeuniform.org/london-schoo... #ActiveUniformAlliance
London school joins always active uniform pilot to combat children’s inactivity and obesity levels - Active Uniform Alliance
Active Uniform Alliance founding partner the Youth Sport Trust has launched an exciting year-long initiative with Harbinger Primary School in London
activeuniform.org
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We're really excited about this project from the Youth Sport Trust! The year-long initiative aims to demonstrate how reimagining school uniforms could be key to tackling the nation’s growing inactivity crisis among children. More, here: activeuniform.org/london-schoo... #ActiveUniformAlliance
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Nature Play Survey 🍂
Dr Alex Barrable and her team at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh are looking to find out about parents' perception of nature play. If you are a parent of a child between 2-11 please take 10 mins to fill in the survey.
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/play-r...
Dr Alex Barrable and her team at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh are looking to find out about parents' perception of nature play. If you are a parent of a child between 2-11 please take 10 mins to fill in the survey.
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/play-r...
October 24, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Nature Play Survey 🍂
Dr Alex Barrable and her team at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh are looking to find out about parents' perception of nature play. If you are a parent of a child between 2-11 please take 10 mins to fill in the survey.
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/play-r...
Dr Alex Barrable and her team at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh are looking to find out about parents' perception of nature play. If you are a parent of a child between 2-11 please take 10 mins to fill in the survey.
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/play-r...
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🧩 Discover the transformative potential of Loose Parts Play
Our online training covers:
📚 Theory and principles
⚖️ Manage risk in a safe way
🛠️ Creative, practical ideas
Don't forget to use your member's code to get 10% off at checkout!
Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...
Our online training covers:
📚 Theory and principles
⚖️ Manage risk in a safe way
🛠️ Creative, practical ideas
Don't forget to use your member's code to get 10% off at checkout!
Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...
October 27, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🧩 Discover the transformative potential of Loose Parts Play
Our online training covers:
📚 Theory and principles
⚖️ Manage risk in a safe way
🛠️ Creative, practical ideas
Don't forget to use your member's code to get 10% off at checkout!
Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...
Our online training covers:
📚 Theory and principles
⚖️ Manage risk in a safe way
🛠️ Creative, practical ideas
Don't forget to use your member's code to get 10% off at checkout!
Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...
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Through #play, children make sense of their world. They explore, re-enact, and reimagine their lived experiences — transforming confusing or overwhelming moments into something they can manage, understand, and even master.
#PlayTherapy
#PlayTherapy
October 31, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Through #play, children make sense of their world. They explore, re-enact, and reimagine their lived experiences — transforming confusing or overwhelming moments into something they can manage, understand, and even master.
#PlayTherapy
#PlayTherapy
We're over the moon that Project Play has reached 73% of their fundraising target for their Play it Forward campaign! We're match funding this, so every donation will be doubled!
Find out more about the work this fantastic organisation is doing, here: www.justgiving.com/page/project...
Find out more about the work this fantastic organisation is doing, here: www.justgiving.com/page/project...
Play it Forward! DOUBLE the donation, DOUBLE the play, DOUBLE the impact!
Help Project Play raise money to support ForRefugees
www.justgiving.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:20 AM
We're over the moon that Project Play has reached 73% of their fundraising target for their Play it Forward campaign! We're match funding this, so every donation will be doubled!
Find out more about the work this fantastic organisation is doing, here: www.justgiving.com/page/project...
Find out more about the work this fantastic organisation is doing, here: www.justgiving.com/page/project...
Wishing our community of #OPALSchools a happy half term 🥳
October 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Wishing our community of #OPALSchools a happy half term 🥳
We’re delighted that 64 primary schools have now signed the active uniform pledge and committed to changing to a uniform fit for active play. Is your school ready to make the change? activeuniform.org/the-pledge/
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@playscotland.bsky.social @playengland.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social
The pledge - Active Uniform Alliance
Children are made to move, their clothing should be too Vision and overview The campaign’s vision is for every UK primary school to adopt a uniform that enables children to move, play and learn all da...
activeuniform.org
October 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
We’re delighted that 64 primary schools have now signed the active uniform pledge and committed to changing to a uniform fit for active play. Is your school ready to make the change? activeuniform.org/the-pledge/
@playscotland.bsky.social @playengland.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social
@playscotland.bsky.social @playengland.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social
The amazing @gd-primary.bsky.social in Leeds has had an always active uniform since 2021. In this case study, Headteacher Lousie Hill talks about why they changed from a traditional uniform and the impact it has had. activeuniform.org/case-study-g... #ActiveUniformAlliance
Case study: Grimes Dyke Primary School, Leeds - Active Uniform Alliance
Louise Hill, Headteacher at Grimes Dyke Primary School, shares how the school went from a traditional to an always active uniform and the impact the change had.
activeuniform.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The amazing @gd-primary.bsky.social in Leeds has had an always active uniform since 2021. In this case study, Headteacher Lousie Hill talks about why they changed from a traditional uniform and the impact it has had. activeuniform.org/case-study-g... #ActiveUniformAlliance
Are you a school leader curious about how better playtimes can improve outcomes across the board? Join us at an OPAL school!
These visits are for schools considering starting the OPAL Primary Programme. Find one near you, here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...
These visits are for schools considering starting the OPAL Primary Programme. Find one near you, here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...
Curious about OPAL? Come see...
Are you a school leader curious about how better playtimes can improve outcomes across the board? Join us at an OPAL school!
These visits are for schools considering starting the OPAL Primary Program...
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Are you a school leader curious about how better playtimes can improve outcomes across the board? Join us at an OPAL school!
These visits are for schools considering starting the OPAL Primary Programme. Find one near you, here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...
These visits are for schools considering starting the OPAL Primary Programme. Find one near you, here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...
“Since launching the approach in September 2023, it has completely transformed playtimes for the pupils at Westcliff. The children and staff love it.”
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/blackpo...
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/blackpo...
Blackpool primary school recognised as among UK's top 1% after receiving quality mark
A primary school in Blackpool has been recognised as among the top 1% of schools in the country for outdoor play, after receiving the prestigious Platinum Quality Mark from OPAL (Outdoor Play and Lear...
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 7:55 AM
“Since launching the approach in September 2023, it has completely transformed playtimes for the pupils at Westcliff. The children and staff love it.”
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/blackpo...
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/blackpo...
Absolutely delighted that Project Play has raised more than £10,000 so far in their latest fundraiser. We are match funding this campaign, so every donation will be doubled - that's double the play and double the impact!
Find out more and make a donation, below 💚
Find out more and make a donation, below 💚
Project Play provides play opportunities for refugee children living in northern France. We're match funding donations to their current fundraiser, so anything you give will have double the impact! Find out more 👇
www.justgiving.com/page/project...
www.justgiving.com/page/project...
Play it Forward! DOUBLE the donation, DOUBLE the play, DOUBLE the impact!
Help Project Play raise money to support ForRefugees
www.justgiving.com
October 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Absolutely delighted that Project Play has raised more than £10,000 so far in their latest fundraiser. We are match funding this campaign, so every donation will be doubled - that's double the play and double the impact!
Find out more and make a donation, below 💚
Find out more and make a donation, below 💚
"This is a testament to our commitment to children's well-being, creativity and happiness every single day."
Anika Hargie, headteacher at Wormholt Park Primary School
www.lbhf.gov.uk/news/2025/09...
Anika Hargie, headteacher at Wormholt Park Primary School
www.lbhf.gov.uk/news/2025/09...
Wormholt Park primary celebrates its ace new playground
www.lbhf.gov.uk
October 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
"This is a testament to our commitment to children's well-being, creativity and happiness every single day."
Anika Hargie, headteacher at Wormholt Park Primary School
www.lbhf.gov.uk/news/2025/09...
Anika Hargie, headteacher at Wormholt Park Primary School
www.lbhf.gov.uk/news/2025/09...
Are you a headteacher interested in improving playtimes and based around Blackpool? Join us at Westcliff Primary Academy on 10 October to see an OPAL playtime in action and to hear more about the OPAL Primary Programme. Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-intere...
September 22, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Are you a headteacher interested in improving playtimes and based around Blackpool? Join us at Westcliff Primary Academy on 10 October to see an OPAL playtime in action and to hear more about the OPAL Primary Programme. Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-intere...
As a founding member of the #ActiveUniformAlliance, we’re calling for all primary schools to adopt an 'always active uniform' that enables children to move, play and learn all day. Join our #MadeToMove campaign here: activeuniform.org
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzKV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzKV...
Made to Move
YouTube video by Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL)
www.youtube.com
September 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM
As a founding member of the #ActiveUniformAlliance, we’re calling for all primary schools to adopt an 'always active uniform' that enables children to move, play and learn all day. Join our #MadeToMove campaign here: activeuniform.org
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzKV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzKV...
Are you a school leader curious about how better playtimes can improve outcomes across the board?
Join us at an OPAL open day! These visits are for schools that are considering starting the OPAL Primary Programme and want to see how it works in practice.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...
Join us at an OPAL open day! These visits are for schools that are considering starting the OPAL Primary Programme and want to see how it works in practice.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...
Curious about OPAL? Come see...
Are you a school leader curious about how better playtimes can improve outcomes across the board? Join us at an OPAL school!
These visits are for schools considering starting the OPAL Primary Program...
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Are you a school leader curious about how better playtimes can improve outcomes across the board?
Join us at an OPAL open day! These visits are for schools that are considering starting the OPAL Primary Programme and want to see how it works in practice.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...
Join us at an OPAL open day! These visits are for schools that are considering starting the OPAL Primary Programme and want to see how it works in practice.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...
"Huge congratulations to Blue Coat Primary School on their fourth OPAL platinum award. They are the first school in the country to achieve this. A big well done to the play team." Rachel Murray, OPAL mentor for the west of England.
www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/2545545... #OPALSchools
www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/2545545... #OPALSchools
Gloucestershire primary school is first to win prestigious award four times
A PRIMARY school has been awarded a prestigious platinum play award for the fourth time
www.gazetteseries.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
"Huge congratulations to Blue Coat Primary School on their fourth OPAL platinum award. They are the first school in the country to achieve this. A big well done to the play team." Rachel Murray, OPAL mentor for the west of England.
www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/2545545... #OPALSchools
www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/2545545... #OPALSchools
"Pupils came into school today looking brilliant and I am so proud we have made this change."
www.notreallyheremedia.com/news/all-new... #ActiveUniforms
www.notreallyheremedia.com/news/all-new... #ActiveUniforms
Broadbent Fold Primary makes bold move to active uniform for all pupils
Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery in Dukinfield has introduced a new “active uniform” this September - a move welcomed by pupils, parents, and staff alike.
www.notreallyheremedia.com
September 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
"Pupils came into school today looking brilliant and I am so proud we have made this change."
www.notreallyheremedia.com/news/all-new... #ActiveUniforms
www.notreallyheremedia.com/news/all-new... #ActiveUniforms
Project Play provides play opportunities for refugee children living in northern France. We're match funding donations to their current fundraiser, so anything you give will have double the impact! Find out more 👇
www.justgiving.com/page/project...
www.justgiving.com/page/project...
Play it Forward! DOUBLE the donation, DOUBLE the play, DOUBLE the impact!
Help Project Play raise money to support ForRefugees
www.justgiving.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Project Play provides play opportunities for refugee children living in northern France. We're match funding donations to their current fundraiser, so anything you give will have double the impact! Find out more 👇
www.justgiving.com/page/project...
www.justgiving.com/page/project...
If you’re thinking about improving playtimes in your primary school this year, why not join us at one of our open days and see an OPAL playtime in action? Find one near you, here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...
Curious about OPAL? Come see...
Are you a school leader curious about how better playtimes can improve outcomes across the board? Join us at an OPAL school!
These visits are for schools considering starting the OPAL Primary Program...
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
If you’re thinking about improving playtimes in your primary school this year, why not join us at one of our open days and see an OPAL playtime in action? Find one near you, here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...
The #MadeToMove campaign is calling for all primary schools to adopt an always active uniform that enables children to move, play and learn all day! Will your school sign the pledge?
Find out more and sign up here: activeuniform.org/the-pledge/ #ActiveUniformAlliance #AlwaysActiveUniforms
Find out more and sign up here: activeuniform.org/the-pledge/ #ActiveUniformAlliance #AlwaysActiveUniforms
The pledge - Active Uniform Alliance
Children are made to move, their clothing should be too Vision and overview The campaign’s vision is for every UK primary school to adopt a uniform that enables children to move, play and learn all da...
activeuniform.org
September 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The #MadeToMove campaign is calling for all primary schools to adopt an always active uniform that enables children to move, play and learn all day! Will your school sign the pledge?
Find out more and sign up here: activeuniform.org/the-pledge/ #ActiveUniformAlliance #AlwaysActiveUniforms
Find out more and sign up here: activeuniform.org/the-pledge/ #ActiveUniformAlliance #AlwaysActiveUniforms
Fantastic to see that more than £5,200 has been raised so far to give refugee children living in northern France the space to play and be themselves.
We're doubling all donations to this fundraiser from Project Play. Find out more 👇
#RightToPlay #PlayItForward
We're doubling all donations to this fundraiser from Project Play. Find out more 👇
#RightToPlay #PlayItForward
We're delighted to be match funding this important fundraiser from the wonderful Project Play. Make double the difference when you donate and find other ways to get involved, below.
www.justgiving.com/page/project...
www.justgiving.com/page/project...
Play it Forward! DOUBLE the donation, DOUBLE the play, DOUBLE the impact!
Help Project Play raise money to support ForRefugees
www.justgiving.com
September 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Fantastic to see that more than £5,200 has been raised so far to give refugee children living in northern France the space to play and be themselves.
We're doubling all donations to this fundraiser from Project Play. Find out more 👇
#RightToPlay #PlayItForward
We're doubling all donations to this fundraiser from Project Play. Find out more 👇
#RightToPlay #PlayItForward
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August 25, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Looking for play people on Bluesky? Check out our starter pack and let us know who else we should add ☺️
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Always wonderful to see #OPALSchools being celebrated in their local media. Congratulations New Marston and all the other schools that received their awards before the summer break. www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2536436...
Primary school presented with top award for outdoor play programme
New Marston School in Oxford wins the OPAL Platinum Play Award for excellence in outdoor play, child development, and wellbeing.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
August 19, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Always wonderful to see #OPALSchools being celebrated in their local media. Congratulations New Marston and all the other schools that received their awards before the summer break. www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2536436...
We're delighted to be match funding this important fundraiser from the wonderful Project Play. Make double the difference when you donate and find other ways to get involved, below.
www.justgiving.com/page/project...
www.justgiving.com/page/project...
Play it Forward! DOUBLE the donation, DOUBLE the play, DOUBLE the impact!
Help Project Play raise money to support ForRefugees
www.justgiving.com
August 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
We're delighted to be match funding this important fundraiser from the wonderful Project Play. Make double the difference when you donate and find other ways to get involved, below.
www.justgiving.com/page/project...
www.justgiving.com/page/project...