
Jessica Foulds
@jessicabf1980
OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Mentor. Delivering the OPAL Primary Programme in schools throughout Yorkshire @OPAL_CIC
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http://outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk 04-09-2024 08:17:51
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England’s 34,000 Playgrounds: Stark Inequalities Exposed 📢 A study by @SheffieldUni reveals huge gaps in play access—some areas have 5x more children per playground than others! We need #PlaySufficiency legislation & a #NationalPlayStrategy NOW! GOV.UK playengland.org.uk/newsblog/to-pl…

‘Play England to launch 10-year strategy at parliamentary event’ - PlayNation playnation.uk/blog/2025/05/0… The strategy titled ‘It All Starts with Play!’ launches on 13 May and sets out plans to restore a play-based childhood for all children by 2035. #ItAllStartsWithPlay 🛝🎉


I was delighted to attend the reception to launch Play England's 10-year strategy - It All Starts with Play - and a new All Party Parliamentary Group ( APPG) on Play. Play is a critical part of every child's development & I fully support this initiative. 🛝 It was fun to let

Uplifted to attend Play England’s launch of *It All Starts with Play!* 10-year strategy at UK House of Commons. Their vision aligns with the Raising the Nation Play Commission’s goals to champion every child’s right to play. 👏🙏 Eugene Minogue Tom Hayes MP for your leadership


Delighted to be back in Parliament today to attend Play England ‘s 10-year strategy 🛝 The strategy aligns perfectly with our work - loved seeing the #MoreBallGames campaign on display too 🫶 Join the 25+ orgs that have signed our joint-letter using the link below ⬇️



Looking for some weekend listening? In this episode of the Team Teach Podcast, OPAL Founder and Director Michael Follett talks to Clare Edmonson about the power of play and its impact on behaviour. Tune in 👇 open.spotify.com/episode/68IGYe…

🎉 It’s #NationalChildrensDayUK! We’ve launched a bold 10-year strategy to restore a play-based childhood for all children in England by 2035. Because at Play England, we believe #ItAllStartsWithPlay — and when we protect play, we protect childhood. ➡️ playengland.org.uk/strategy




Lovely article about our schools success with Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC. It will be in the printed version of the newspaper this week! wakefieldexpress.co.uk/education/ackw…

Grant funding opportunity for schools Ford Motor Company Eden Project Communities - #TheBigLunch 🎉 Stephen Kinnock facebook.com/share/1EAJxtPZ…

We love this poem ! What do you think Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC ? Jessica Foulds Ana Ardelean





Film camera action 🎬Good Morning Britain Michael Follett OPAL Founder and Director Play England Youth Sport Trust #activeuniformaalliance #madetomove #activeschools Active Schools+ Department for Education It is time to introduce ‘always-active uniforms’ in primary schools that encourage full physical activity


I’m proud to support the launch of the #MadeToMove campaign today, which is calling all primary schools to introduce uniforms that encourage full physical activity, are comfortable and meet the needs of children. #ActiveUniformAlliance Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC activeuniform.org