When you sign up for the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC Primary Programme, you are starting a process that should change your school and your children’s lives forever. Find out how you can unlock the power of playtime 👉 buff.ly/3WjedLU #PrimarySchool #Headteacher #PlanForPlay

Children self-report that they are happiest when playing outdoors, yes - even happier than when they play computer games. This is a study conducted in Hong Kong, published in 2017 but I only just discovered it! See sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

🎉 Today is historic! The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is now part of Scots law, making children's rights legally enforceable in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Let’s celebrate this huge milestone & thank all the children & young people who campaigned to make this possible. ❤️🛡️👏🏾

A very proud moment 🤩

Have you read A Plan for Play yet? This report, which we launched in the House of Commons back in March, outlines some key recommendations on how Government can make sure every child has amazing play every day. Read it 👇 childrensalliance.org.uk/wp-content/upl… #PlanForPlay

A Headteacher speaks about what children really need at school... drive.google.com/file/d/1ob8Qzs… branwen jeffreys Bridget Phillipson Kim Leadbeater MBE MP Lisa Nandy MP Wes Streeting Susan Acland-Hood Ruth Swailes

“Playtimes at our school are joyful because there are so many different things to play with and so many different areas we can go in.” 🥰 #OPALSchools

Play should be recognised in public policy. Education. Housing. Transport. Health. Environment. Amazing to see yesterday’s editorial in the The Guardian calling on this Government to look at the work of Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC and Playing Out. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

"Who the children are and what they desire is celebrated at all times. It is truly a wonderful space for children to spend their playtimes in.” inyourarea.co.uk/news/willow-fa… #OPALSchools #PlanForPlay #Schools

We've had so much fun playing with the hay bales this half-term at lunchtimes! Thank you for the very kind donation from a parent. We can't wait to see what appears on the playground from September... #OPALSchools Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC Bethan Morgan #HealthyBodyHealthyMind

I could not be prouder of Sedgefield Hardwick for achieving a PLATINUM award yesterday for the transformation of their playtimes!!! Amazing commitment, passion and dedication resulting in truly outstanding play opportunities for children! 🥳🌟HUGE CONGRATULATIONS 🙌🏼 OPAL North East

OPAL LEICESTER LTD builds on from the annual OPAL CIC work away to make plans for the future! Exciting times Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC

“It’s been the most transformative and straightforward route to change lives for children for the better that I have experienced in my career so far.” Unlock the power of playtimes with Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC. buff.ly/46nueDU #PrimarySchool #Headteacher #PlanForPlay

We hope you're having a play-filled summer? If you're looking for inspiration for play this weekend, check out our booklet for parents! outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/parents/ #Parents #SummerHolidays #PlayIdeas

At OPAL, we have a really simple mission - for every child to have an outstanding playtime every day, with no exceptions! Are you interested in unlocking the power of playtime? Get in touch today: outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/contact-us

Calling all parents and carers! Join us next week for a special webinar that will explore the power of play and provide you with top tips for play at home. Find out more and book your free place here: bit.ly/3Z370Bb #PlayForEveryChild

If you were unable to join us last night for our special webinar for parents, the recording is now available on our YouTube channel! youtube.com/watch?v=9GTSaa… #PlayForEveryChild

Step outside your box (classroom) and join us at the 2025 Outside the Box….Inside the Wild Outdoor Learning & Play Conference! Conference details & tickets can be purchased via Ticket Tailor: tickettailor.com/events/opallei…

‘The kids need to be able to play freely and they can’t do that if they’re in restrictive uniform.’ Grimes Dyke Primary School 🏃🏽‍♀️81% of people believe being physically active during the school day helps improve children’s mood, focus, and overall wellbeing. Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC

Let's support the Raising the Nation Play Commission’s call for a National Play Strategy for England. Read the Final Report of the year-long independent inquiry ‘Everything to Play For': cfyl.org.uk/report/Everyth… @CFYoungLives #EverythingtoPlayFor