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About this Event
Play makes up 20% of children's primary school life. See how a school in Smethwick, Birmingham, is continuing to make playtime a key part of their day.
A fantastic opportunity to see a platinum playtime in action and to hear from the leadership team at Crocketts Community Primary School about how they have transformed their playtimes, improved communication within their play team and enabled their children to have ownership over the playground and to engage in adventurous and challenging play.
Agenda
11:50am Arrival
1 2pm–1pm Observation of playtime
Come see a platinum OPAL playtime in action – ask the children about how they manage risk and the grown-ups about the changes they have seen.
1pm–2pm Introduction to OPAL meeting
Q&A with the leadership team at Crocketts Community Primary and OPAL mentor Amy Campbell.
About Crocketts Community Primary School
Crocketts Community Primary is a two form entry school in Sandwell, catering for a high number of children with additional needs. They have a diverse, tiered site with two large playgrounds and a field. They received their OPAL platinum award in March 2024.
Additional information
We will be indoors and outdoors; please come dressed whatever the weather. OPAL schools play outdoors in all weathers.
There is no parking on site. Parking is available on the surrounding roads.
Drinks will be provided but please bring your own lunch.
Tickets are limited to two per school. Numbers are limited so please sign up soon. If you can no longer come, please let us know so we can release your place to another school.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Crocketts Community Primary School., Coopers Lane, Smethwick, United Kingdom