St. Chad's is an Opal School!
‘This audit represents an exceptional milestone for St Chads, achieving Platinum status for the first time with an outstanding score of 97%. The consistency and depth of practice evident across the school point to a mature and well-embedded approach to play. Leadership, governance and operational coordination are highly effective, ensuring that play is visible, valued and sustained within the wider life of the school. Staff demonstrate a strong shared understanding of playwork principles, applying them confidently in day-to-day practice, while inspection, maintenance and risk–benefit processes support environments that are safe enough and rich in opportunity. The breadth and quality of the play offer is particularly impressive, with a wide range of fabricated and natural materials, strong integration of nature, and a site that supports movement, exploration and creative expression throughout the year. Children clearly benefit from an environment that supports choice, inclusion and meaningful play experiences across all seasons.’
Our Outdoor Play and Learning programme provides our children with an amazing hour of high-quality play every day!
Find out more
https://outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/opal-programme/faq-for-parents/
