Success stories
OPAL has helped make play better in hundreds of primary schools and early years settings.
Our experienced team of OPAL Mentors helped create happier playtimes, design better play spaces and enable staff to support wonderful play.
Julie Wynne, Deputy Head & SENCo Holly Jervis, Class teacher & OPAL Coordinator
Play as a rightful priority!
The Beacon PRU
Anita Hartley, OPAL and Mental Health Lead
It’s just what children should be doing – playing!
St. Nicholas C of E Primary
Sarah Alexander, Headteacher
The magic combination of hard work and creativity!
Hernhill CE Primary School
Want to reaccredit?
If your school has had an OPAL award in the past but it has been more than two years since you last contacted us, then your award status will have expired. Please contact us, your local mentor will get back to you and guide you through the next steps.
OPAL Honours
Schools which maintain Platinum status for three consecutive awards will join our OPAL Honours group. OPAL will promote these schools as national exemplars of outstanding practice.