Name: New interest schools: OPAL school visit – Joseph Cash Primary School
Start: 2026-05-07T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-07T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Joseph Cash Primary School

$New interest schools: OPAL school visit \u2013 Joseph Cash Primary School$

Play makes up 20% of children's primary school life. See how this OPAL school is making playtime a key part of their day.
About this Event

Play makes up 20% of children's primary school life. How do schools plan for this 20%? What are the roles of the play team?

This event is for anyone interested in joining the OPAL Primary Programme and improving playtime for the children at their school!

11am–12pm Introduction to OPAL

An introduction to the programme with time for questions. This is open to anyone considering how to make their playtimes amazing.

12pm–1pm Observation of playtime

Come and 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 Joseph Cash Primary School

Joseph Cash is a two form entry primary school. They welcome children from a wide range of different cultures; 70% of their children speak English as an additional language. The 'Joseph Cash Way' is all about providing children with the skills, confidence and self-belief to lead a happy and fulfilled life. Their curriculum core values are centred around aspirations, wellbeing and growth mindset and academic success; all of which can be palpably experienced via their outdoor play and learning provision. Joseph Cash was awarded a Platinum OPAL Award in October 2024 for their phenomenal culture, provision and environment for play.

Additional information

We will be indoors and outdoors; please come dressed whatever the weather. OPAL schools play outdoors in all weathers.

Parking is limited. However, there is plenty of on street parking nearby.

Tea and coffee will be available.

Only two tickets per schools please. If you can no longer come, please let us know so we can release your place to another school.

About the OPAL Primary Programme

The OPAL Primary Programme is an award-winning mentor supported school improvement programme that addresses all the areas that schools must plan for if they want to strategically and sustainably improve the quality of their play opportunities.

Find out more: www.outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk