OPAL Playtimes

Brackenbury is pleased to announce that we have partnered with OPAL to develop our playtimes. OPAL stands for 'Outdoor Play and Learning'. You can find out more about the OPAL project by visiting the OPAL websiteOPAL is a strategic improvement programme designed to help us improve opportunities for play and make sure our outdoor environment provides the best range of experiences for the children.
OPAL’s mission statement is “To ensure that every schoolchild has an amazing playtime every day with no exceptions.”
We aim to:
- improve well-being
- develop self-regulation
- increase physical activity
- aid social and emotional development
- learn to manage risk
- have fun!
As the programme develops, more information will be shared on this page.
Brackenbury