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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
#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
Wishing our community of #OPALSchools a happy half term 🥳
October 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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
Want to join the OPAL team and be part of the mission to make amazing play part of every child's day?
We're looking for a new mentor to work in the West of England. For more details, please email rachel@opalcic.org. Deadline is 25 August 2025 at 5pm. Please share 🙏
August 15, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Today is #Playday2025 – the annual celebration of children's right to play – and this year's theme is #SpacesForPlay!

We are proud to support this important movement. And, through our work with schools, we are committed to making sure every child has amazing play every day.
August 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Are you passionate about play? We are looking for a new mentor to work in the West of England region, supporting schools in Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. For more details, please email rachel@opalcic.org. Deadline is 25 August 2025 at 5pm.
August 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The Primary PE and Sport Premium supports #PrimarySchools to sustainably improve the quality of the PE, physical activity and sport. Here is your guide on how you can use the #funding to improve active play in your school: bit.ly/4l2jxfX
#OPALSchools
July 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Amazing to see #OPALSchools flying the flag for always active uniforms across the ITV regions this evening, alongside our founder Michael Follett 🥳 Catch the story on ITV West Country (at 09:31): www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
#ActiveUniformAlliance
July 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
This International Day of Play, we’re calling on UK primary schools to adopt a uniform that helps children to move, learn and play all day! Sign the pledge now and make a commitment to introduce ‘always active uniforms’ in your school: activeuniform.org/take-the-ple...
#IDOP #MadeToMove
June 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Happy #OutdoorClassroomDay to all our amazing #OPALSchools and to everyone making outdoor play and learning part of every child's day!

How are you celebrating?
May 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Happy #InternationalDayOfHappiness to all the amazing #OPALSchools that are bringing joy to children every day through play 🤩
March 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Playtime makes up 20% of a child’s primary school life, so we should approach play as if it is a curricular area.

If you're a primary school headteacher interested in unlocking the power of play, request an intro meeting via our contact form:
www.outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/contact-us
March 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We are seeking an OPAL mentor in the South of England! Interested? Find out more and download the full job description on our website: outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/jobs/
#JobVacancy #Education #Play
January 21, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Happy new year everyone! We look forward to working with you in 2025 to make sure all children have amazing playtimes every day.
January 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who supported Project Play's #PlayForEveryChild fundraising campaign in the Autumn 💚
December 17, 2024 at 11:49 AM