Outdoor Play and Learning at Cinnamon Brow
In September 2024, we successfully achieved the platinum OPAL play award which we are very proud of.
Our journey began in April 2022. The rational for choosing OPAL was simple. We believe that the OPAL vision for developing the whole child fits perfectly with our school's Christian vision to provide our children with hope and a future.
We viewed the OPAL project as a way of redressing the balance and providing children with richer, more meaningful ways of interacting with their peers and 'catching up' for lost time. We also know that wellbeing is enhanced by spending enriched times outside and we see every day how OPAL play is supporting our children.
The development of social skills is crucial in providing children with a positive school experience and we are confident that our children - who now have a more purposeful, enjoyable and rewarding lunchtime experience - are fulfilled throughout every part of the day, which enables them to be more receptive to learning inside and outside the classroom. This, ultimately, fits our long-held belief that happy children learn best - they thrive.
OPAL Play documentation
