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.
This is a fantastic opportunity to see an OPAL platinum school in action! Anyone interested in implementing OPAL in their school is invited to hear from OPAL mentor Amy Campbell and the leadership team at Crocketts Community Primary to find out more about the OPAL programme and the transformative power of play, followed by an opportunity to spend lunchtime on the playground to see the OPAL play in action.
Agenda
10:45am Arrival
10:50am–11:50am Introduction to OPAL meeting
Introduction to the programme from OPAL mentor Amy Campbell, followed by a Q&A with the leadership team at Crocketts Community Primary.
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.
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
