Outdoor Play and Learn (OPAL)
Pupils spend 20% of
their school life at play. Per year, that’s 231 hours, 37 days or 7.4 weeks!
At Richard de Clare, we believe that play is an essential part of our pupils’ social, emotional and physical development. Therefore, we are committed to ensuring quality play opportunities are available to all our children.
To ensure that our students get the most out of their playtimes, Richard de Clare have begun the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) programme. This award-winning programme supports schools to make playtime provision enjoyable, stimulating and inclusive for all.
We’re only just at the start of our OPAL journey but will be sharing updated with parents and carers as these happen.
What can you do to help?As a school community, we are currently seeking support from the school community to build an exciting play provision for our pupils. You can support us by:
Sharing our vision for amazing play
Helping us raise funds through our sponsored school events
Donating equipment requested via Classdojo (e.g. kitchen utensils, old clothing)
Ensuring that your child is properly equipped for play in all weathers with a coat and appropriate shoes
