partner Event

Thinking about starting the OPAL Primary Programme at your school? Join us and be inspired by observing one of the best school playtimes in the country – where kids get muddy, build dens, take risks, explore, experiment and achieve every single day!

This event is for headteachers from schools interested in starting the OPAL Primary Programme. If the head is unable to attend, please send a suitable deputy. We allow for two tickets per school, so you are also welcome to bring a member of your teaching staff.

Agenda

10am–10:30am Observation of playtime

Come and see an outstanding OPAL playtime in action – ask the children about how they manage risk and the grown-ups about the changes they have seen.

10:30am–10:50am Thomlinson Junior School’s OPAL journey

Hear from the headteacher and other staff about their OPAL journey and learn more about the OPAL Primary Programme.

10:50am–11:30am Introduction to OPAL

An introduction to the OPAL Primary Programme from Anna Dutson – OPAL Cumbria mentor. This is a chance to find out more and to ask any questions you may have.

11:30am–11:45am Evaluation and close

About Thomlinson Junior School

Thomlinson is a thriving OPAL junior school located in Wigton. The school has approximately 240 children aged seven to eleven. It has two tarmac playgrounds and some grassy areas with trees.

Over the past two years, enthusiastic and dedicated members of the play team have transformed playtimes to include a wide variety of wonderful areas and activities for the children to enjoy. They now make full use of the school grounds and have put excellent systems in place to ensure that playtimes run smoothly and are full of fun and variety.

Whether you are a small or large school from Cumbria (or beyond), come along to see the transformation for yourself.

Additional information

There will be tea and coffee available.

The Water Street long-stay car park in Wigton is only a few minutes’ walk from the school grounds, with over 200 spaces, and costs £1.80 for two hours’ parking.

Only two tickets per school. If you can no longer come, please let us know so we can release your place to another school.

About the OPAL Primary Programme

The OPAL Primary Programme is an award-winning mentor supported school improvement programme that addresses all the areas that schools must plan for if they want to strategically and sustainably improve the quality of their play opportunities.

Find out more: www.outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk