OPAL
OPAL is an award-winning, mentor supported programme that is supporting us to improve the quality of our play opportunities. OPAL is the only programme of its kind that has been independently proven to sustainably improve the quality of play in British primary schools.
Our school vision is that everyone flourishes throughout their time with us, enjoying life in all its fullness and that applies to both academic learning and learning through play. We believe a positive play experience enhances a child’s emotional, mental and physical wellbeing.
At West View, we believe in enhancing our children’s curiosity through play and our vision has allowed children to access an abundance of play types using wheels, small world, sand pits, music and much more!
So, what do our playtimes look like?
We use wheels…
We use our imagination…
We are creative…
We play in all weather…
We love digging…
We love our sandpit…
We love to dress-up…
Here is our ‘Play Charter’ so we are always staying ‘Ready, Respectful and Safe’ whilst we play:












