Outdoor Play And Learning (OPAL)

OPAL stands for Outdoor Play and Learning and is a programme endorsed and supported by Sport England.

OPAL's mission statement is "To ensure that every school child has an amazing playtime every day with no exceptions."

As a Rights Respecting Gold Award school we acknowledge the UN Charter on the Rights of the Child, especially Article 31, and supports the child’s right to play.    We aim to:

• improve well-being

• develop self-regulation

• increase physical activity

• aid social and emotional development

• learn to manage risk

• have FUN!

This programme is a journey that we're undertaking over the next 12-18 months with OPAL, developing the playground and play of the children.

Stoneydown Park Play Policy

We need your help to make this a success

We need stuff.  Lots of stuff!!!!  Please put donated items in our donation sheds on the infant and junior sites.  In addition to this, please help your child's class to win the OPAL Bingo challenge and support our Den Day for our OPAL official launch.

OPAL Newsletters

October 2026 Opal Newsletter