#OPALSchools see dramatic improvements in behaviour, staff wellbeing, attendance, and much more. Want to see OPAL in action? Join us for one of our open days! www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...

All children have the #RightToPlay. But for the hundreds of refugee children living in northern France, the opportunities to play are extremely limited. That’s why we’re match funding Project Play's fundraising campaign. Find out more 👇 www.justgiving.com/page/project...

More than 75 organisations and individuals have now pledged their support for the #MadeToMove campaign! Do you believe that it’s time to reimagine school uniforms and make them fit for a modern childhood? Join the #ActiveUniformAlliance today: activeuniform.org/partners/ youtu.be/DzKVHQY6lsQ?...

Project Play has now reached 87% of their fundraising target! We're match funding this campaign, so every £ donated will be doubled. That's double the play and double the impact! Could you help them get to 100%? Make a donation below 💚 www.justgiving.com/page/project...

#OPALSchools see dramatic improvements in behaviour, staff wellbeing, attendance, and much more. If you want to see an OPAL playtime in action, why not come along to one of our open days? You can browse events and book your free place, here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...

We're really excited about this project from the Youth Sport Trust! The year-long initiative aims to demonstrate how reimagining school uniforms could be key to tackling the nation’s growing inactivity crisis among children. More, here: activeuniform.org/london-schoo... #ActiveUniformAlliance

Nature Play Survey 🍂 Dr Alex Barrable and her team at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh are looking to find out about parents' perception of nature play. If you are a parent of a child between 2-11 please take 10 mins to fill in the survey. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/play-r...

🧩 Discover the transformative potential of Loose Parts Play Our online training covers: 📚 Theory and principles ⚖️ Manage risk in a safe way 🛠️ Creative, practical ideas Don't forget to use your member's code to get 10% off at checkout! Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

Through #play, children make sense of their world. They explore, re-enact, and reimagine their lived experiences — transforming confusing or overwhelming moments into something they can manage, understand, and even master. #PlayTherapy

We're over the moon that Project Play has reached 73% of their fundraising target for their Play it Forward campaign! We're match funding this, so every donation will be doubled! Find out more about the work this fantastic organisation is doing, here: www.justgiving.com/page/project...

Wishing our community of #OPALSchools a happy half term 🥳

We’re delighted that 64 primary schools have now signed the active uniform pledge and committed to changing to a uniform fit for active play. Is your school ready to make the change? activeuniform.org/the-pledge/ @playscotland.bsky.social @playengland.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social

The amazing @gd-primary.bsky.social in Leeds has had an always active uniform since 2021. In this case study, Headteacher Lousie Hill talks about why they changed from a traditional uniform and the impact it has had. activeuniform.org/case-study-g... #ActiveUniformAlliance

Are you a school leader curious about how better playtimes can improve outcomes across the board? Join us at an OPAL school! These visits are for schools considering starting the OPAL Primary Programme. Find one near you, here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...

“Since launching the approach in September 2023, it has completely transformed playtimes for the pupils at Westcliff. The children and staff love it.” www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/blackpo...

Absolutely delighted that Project Play has raised more than £10,000 so far in their latest fundraiser. We are match funding this campaign, so every donation will be doubled - that's double the play and double the impact! Find out more and make a donation, below 💚

"This is a testament to our commitment to children's well-being, creativity and happiness every single day." Anika Hargie, headteacher at Wormholt Park Primary School www.lbhf.gov.uk/news/2025/09...

Are you a headteacher interested in improving playtimes and based around Blackpool? Join us at Westcliff Primary Academy on 10 October to see an OPAL playtime in action and to hear more about the OPAL Primary Programme. Book your free place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-intere...

As a founding member of the #ActiveUniformAlliance, we’re calling for all primary schools to adopt an 'always active uniform' that enables children to move, play and learn all day. Join our #MadeToMove campaign here: activeuniform.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzKV...

Are you a school leader curious about how better playtimes can improve outcomes across the board? Join us at an OPAL open day! These visits are for schools that are considering starting the OPAL Primary Programme and want to see how it works in practice. www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...

"Huge congratulations to Blue Coat Primary School on their fourth OPAL platinum award. They are the first school in the country to achieve this. A big well done to the play team." Rachel Murray, OPAL mentor for the west of England. www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/2545545... #OPALSchools

"Pupils came into school today looking brilliant and I am so proud we have made this change." www.notreallyheremedia.com/news/all-new... #ActiveUniforms

Project Play provides play opportunities for refugee children living in northern France. We're match funding donations to their current fundraiser, so anything you give will have double the impact! Find out more 👇 www.justgiving.com/page/project...

If you’re thinking about improving playtimes in your primary school this year, why not join us at one of our open days and see an OPAL playtime in action? Find one near you, here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/curious-a...

The #MadeToMove campaign is calling for all primary schools to adopt an always active uniform that enables children to move, play and learn all day! Will your school sign the pledge? Find out more and sign up here: activeuniform.org/the-pledge/ #ActiveUniformAlliance #AlwaysActiveUniforms

Fantastic to see that more than £5,200 has been raised so far to give refugee children living in northern France the space to play and be themselves. We're doubling all donations to this fundraiser from Project Play. Find out more 👇 #RightToPlay #PlayItForward

Looking for play people on Bluesky? Check out our starter pack and let us know who else we should add ☺️ go.bsky.app/PRQsKEy

Always wonderful to see #OPALSchools being celebrated in their local media. Congratulations New Marston and all the other schools that received their awards before the summer break. www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2536436...

We're delighted to be match funding this important fundraiser from the wonderful Project Play. Make double the difference when you donate and find other ways to get involved, below. www.justgiving.com/page/project...

Want to join the OPAL team and be part of the mission to make amazing play part of every child's day? We're looking for a new mentor to work in the West of England. For more details, please email [email protected]. Deadline is 25 August 2025 at 5pm. Please share 🙏

#MadeToMove #play #learn 🧡 these concepts.

We are delighted to launch Getting it Right for Play - our updated play space assessment toolkit today for #Playday2025 Packed with useful tips and relevant case studies, our resource gives step-by-step advice and tools to assess and improve play spaces. www.playscotland.org/resources/ge...

Today is #Playday2025 – the annual celebration of children's right to play – and this year's theme is #SpacesForPlay! We are proud to support this important movement. And, through our work with schools, we are committed to making sure every child has amazing play every day.

Are you passionate about play? We are looking for a new mentor to work in the West of England region, supporting schools in Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. For more details, please email [email protected]. Deadline is 25 August 2025 at 5pm.

Looking for tips for amazing play at home over the summer holidays? In this clip from our ‘Play every day’ webinar, OPAL Founder Michael Follett shares his top tips to help parents and carers create amazing play opportunities at home. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp6V...

The Primary PE and Sport Premium supports #PrimarySchools to sustainably improve the quality of the PE, physical activity and sport. Here is your guide on how you can use the #funding to improve active play in your school: bit.ly/4l2jxfX #OPALSchools

Amazing to see #OPALSchools flying the flag for always active uniforms across the ITV regions this evening, alongside our founder Michael Follett 🥳 Catch the story on ITV West Country (at 09:31): www.itv.com/watch/news/c... #ActiveUniformAlliance

"We believe play is a vital part of children’s development." www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/2529794... Congratulations to St Bernard’s and all the #OPALSchools that have recently received their awards 🥳

Congratulations to St James’s CE Primary School and all the other amazing #OPALSchools that have recently received their awards 👏 www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/2526106... #PlanForPlay #PlayMatters #PrimarySchools #Headteachers

The #MadeToMove campaign is calling for all primary schools to adopt an always active uniform that enables children to move, play and learn all day! Will your school sign the pledge? Find out more and sign up here: www.activeuniform.org #ActiveUniformAlliance www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzKV...

Are you a school leader curious about how better playtimes can improve outcomes across the board? Come along to one of our OPAL school open days! These visits are for schools considering starting the OPAL Primary Programme. Find one near you: www.eventbrite.com/cc/curious-a...

Messy? Yes. 100% washable? Also yes. 🌧️ Mud play is more than dirt—it’s discovery. Children explore, imagine, and grow through every squelch and splash. 🌱 Sensory development 🧠 Creative thinking 💚 Emotional wellbeing Let them get muddy—it all washes off, but the benefits stick.

"I feel really much more free because I can run around." Fantastic to hear from the wonderful Newtongrange Primary School about why they have adopted an always active uniform: news.stv.tv/v/childrens-... @playscotland.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social @ltlnews.bsky.social

Great to hear about the impact of changing to always active uniforms this National School Sports Week: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAFT... Find out more about always active uniforms, here: activeuniform.org/active-unifo... #NSSW2025 #ActiveUniformAlliance #MadeToMove

Popped into my daughter’s old primary school this morning and so pleased to see the playground full of all sorts of play equipment, a result of engaging with @opal-cic.bsky.social for the last couple of years (sadly after my daughter left). Amazing work!

"Every child is engaged during unstructured time with an immense variety of activities including physical and sensory play." Charlotte Smith, assistant headteacher at Glory Farm Primary School. #OPALSchools #PlanForPlay www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/2523312...

"The children are much more comfortable and we can jump up and get active at any time in the day." #ActiveUniformAlliance #MadeToMove www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Today our year-long Raising the Nation Play Commission into why play is critical to the wellbeing and development of children publishes its Final Report, #EverythingToPlayFor. It’s time to reclaim childhood with a National Play Strategy for England. www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...

This International Day of Play, we’re calling on UK primary schools to adopt a uniform that helps children to move, learn and play all day! Sign the pledge now and make a commitment to introduce ‘always active uniforms’ in your school: activeuniform.org/take-the-ple... #IDOP #MadeToMove

We're supporting the #MadeToMove campaign - calling for primary schools to adopt an always active uniform that allows children to move, PLAY and learn. 👉 activeuniform.org #ActiveUniformAlliance @education-ni.gov.uk