Our OPAL Play Journey

At St. Anselm’s, we are proud to be working towards our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) accreditation as part of our ongoing commitment to improving children’s wellbeing, creativity and social development. This year, we’ve made significant progress by introducing a range of exciting new outdoor play zones—from a mud kitchen and sand pit to a music area and obstacle course—which have already had a noticeable impact on lunchtime engagement and enjoyment. With our final OPAL assessment visit scheduled for September 2025, we are continuing to enhance our provision and embed a rich, inclusive play culture across the school.