Did You Know

Children attend primary school for seven years. Of those seven years, around 1.4 years will be spent outside actively playing, making 'playtime' by far the most dominant element within the curriculum. Unlike sport and PE lessons, children's active play can claim 100% engagement, provided it is delivered with the right expertise, consistency and understanding of children's social, emotional, and environmental needs.

Children's Charter

We have the responsibility to make sure everyone enjoys Opal play by making sure:

• We have fun!
• We make our own choices about what we play.
• We share the equipment.
• We respect and look after our school environment and equipment.
• We know how to play kindly and allow others to join in our play.
• We treat everyone how we would want to be treated.
• We encourage to sort out problems ourselves in a kind, understanding manner before seeking help from an adult.
• We listen to and value the ideas of others.
• We will help and support other people if they need us.
• We play safely. We think about and manage the risks so that we can keep everyone safe.
• We will all help to tidy up and take responsibility for our play environment.