Before OPAL, we had a lot of children who were bored and many who struggled to interact and make friendships. Children who enjoy physical activities, like football or the gym, …
Behaviour issues at lunchtime are very few and far between. It’s as if they don’t have time to argue anymore because they are too busy playing! Before OPAL, there …
“Behaviour has improved greatly; our children have more to do and are therefore kept busy.” Before OPAL, our playtimes were very basic. Children couldn’t always access the field in …
The North East team was delighted to attend the launch of this important report.
“I cannot emphasise how incredible it is seeing our children from Reception to Year 4 actively playing and engaging with each other.” Before OPAL, we thought our playtimes were …
Case study: Esh Winning Primary School, Durham “Providing a rich play environment allows the children to develop skills and evaluate their own risks. Our playground is a hive of …