Opal Play throughout our schools
Children spend around 20% of their time in school playing. To ensure that this time and our fantastic school grounds are used to their full potential our schools have adopted an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) philosophy that allows the children freedom to explore play in their own imaginative ways, often using found and gathered resources in the natural environment.
An OPAL approach promotes a more inclusive play environment in which all children feel comfortable to express themselves.
In October 2024, the Warrington Guardian wrote a fantastic article on our schools' exciting journey:
