Helen Easton
@HelenEastonOPAL
OPAL Mentor and teacher. Supporting schools across the UK to improve their play so that every child has an amazing playtime every day. All views my own.
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http://outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk 09-09-2022 08:31:17
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Lovely, sunny Stay and Platonic at Southwick Primary, Trowbridge today. So many parents keen to see what brilliant play looks like…and see it, they did! Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC #opalschools Right Choice Wiltshire Wiltshire School Governance Service @Wiltsgovs
Just had 2 great days at John Rankin Primary. The children had better watch this space; things are about to get really fun, judging by the energy and enthusiasm of the staff. Glad to see they’ve already got some horses to adorn the expansive grounds. Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC #opalschools
Lovely visit to Tadley Community Primary School today. Happy children, lots of changes and a reduction in behaviour incidents already. So good to see! Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC #opalschools Hampshire County Council
Great article. And the report goes much further than schools! No matter their job, everyone should read it & think about what they can do to make play better & more accessible for children everywhere. #planforplay Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC Kim Leadbeater MBE MP Professor Helen Dodd theguardian.com/society/2024/m…
We have just officially launched the #PlanForPlay report at a reception at the House of Commons! Read it here: childrensalliance.org.uk/wp-content/upl…
“The impact has been huge!” Come and see the impact of the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC Primary Programme for yourself! Join us at OPAL School Morningside Primary School on 29 April. More 👇
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It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek , & here's Professor Helen Dodd explaining the importance of giving children opportunities for self-directed, adventurous play outdoors to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities Inquiry into Children and the Built Environment. For children, more playing outside = better mental health!
Who remembers making magic potions and muddy mixtures when you were playing outdoors as a child? That’s the kind of messy, muddy, AWESOME play you can see at an Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC school EVERY day! Find out more 👇
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The health and wellbeing benefits of play are well-documented. This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek , take a look back at this brilliant session from Professor Helen Dodd at the launch of our case for play in schools report 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=AJ0Dqr…
I’ve been into the forest today and witnessed walls being built, clan territories being defined and bases defended. The children at Merdon Juniors know how to create spaces for play - their own way! Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC #playmatters #planforplay HLNA
Really enjoyed visiting 2 schools today, Colehill First School and Hayeswood First School, both Wimborne, to kickstart their Opal journeys. Welcome to Opal, can’t wait to see what happens to playtimes from here on…!
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Brilliant day yesterday at St Clement & St James Primary, London W11. Particularly loved the catwalk and archaeological digging. Such happy children! Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC #opalschools
What’s special about an OPAL playtime? Watch this video, shot over a 45-minute playtime at Morningside Primary School in Hackney, to find out!
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Our #OPALSchools make sure children have AMAZING play at school EVERY day 🎉 Find out more about the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC Primary Programme 👇 #PrimarySchools
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