Rob Francksen

Director OPAL Leicester Ltd | OPAL CIC Business Manager | We help schools strategically and sustainably improve the quality of their play opportunities.

[Rob Francksen @Rob_OPAL]

Let's support the Raising the Nation Play Commission’s call for a National Play Strategy for England.

Read the Final Report of the year-long independent inquiry ‘Everything to Play For': https://t.co/8DA2QZO9Ce
@CFYoungLives
#EverythingtoPlayFor

[Nitya Rajan @NityaGRajan]

‘The kids need to be able to play freely and they can’t do that if they’re in restrictive uniform.’ @GD_Primary

🏃🏽‍♀️81% of people believe being physically active during the school day helps improve children’s mood, focus, and overall wellbeing. @OPAL_CIC

[Rob Francksen @Rob_OPAL]

Step outside your box (classroom) and join us at the 2025 Outside the Box….Inside the Wild Outdoor Learning & Play Conference!

Conference details & tickets can be purchased via Ticket Tailor: https://t.co/bo1GDABoVA

[Rob Francksen @Rob_OPAL]

@DunEdTrust @VanGoghPrmry WOW...what an opportunity!

[Rob Francksen @Rob_OPAL]

@StEds_ip33 Fantastic St. Edmunds! Putting play on the school agenda is inspiring!

[Rob Francksen @Rob_OPAL]

@neil_play @StPatricksNotts @J_Ennis @Tesco @OPAL_CIC @OPALOutdoorplay Amazing advocation for outdoor play and learning through the Tesco scheme, @J_Ennis. Would you like to support our national campaign for an active school uniform? DM me if you would love to be involved! Rob

[Rob Francksen @Rob_OPAL]

@CrawfordsPSchl @rachmurrayplay Awesome!!!

[Rob Francksen @Rob_OPAL]

Calling all parents and carers! Join us next week for a special webinar that will explore the power of play and provide you with top tips for play at home. Find out more and book your free place here: https://t.co/vDrVzIsk3Q #PlayForEveryChild

[Rob Francksen @Rob_OPAL]

@OPAL_CIC @OPALOutdoorplay @projectplayfr Imagine a child once filled with anxiety and uncertainty now smiling, now laughing, now sharing their unique creativity with others! #PlayForEveryChild

[Rob Francksen @Rob_OPAL]

@vicredhead @DogsthorpeAcad @NewarkHillAcad @KayBaldock What an inspiring place to work! What an inspiring journey for play!

[Rob Francksen @Rob_OPAL]

@Kylieswilliams @TemplarsPrimary @OPAL_CIC I can't wait to visit soon!!!

[Rob Francksen @Rob_OPAL]

@Willesleyschool @OPALOutdoorplay Go Ashby Willesely - I can't wait to visit soon to discuss the plans for amazing playtime, every day, with no exceptions!

[The Educator Magazine U.K. @EducatorMagUK]

“It’s been the most transformative and straightforward route to change lives for children for the better that I have experienced in my career so far.” Unlock the power of playtimes with @OPAL_CIC. https://t.co/C4iT44GAG8
#PrimarySchool #Headteacher #PlanForPlay

[Rob Francksen @Rob_OPAL]

OPAL LEICESTER LTD builds on from the annual OPAL CIC work away to make plans for the future! Exciting times @OPAL_CIC

[Kate Gallon @OpalGallon]

I could not be prouder of @SedgefieldHardw for achieving a PLATINUM award yesterday for the transformation of their playtimes!!! Amazing commitment, passion and dedication resulting in truly outstanding play opportunities for children! 🥳🌟HUGE CONGRATULATIONS 🙌🏼 @OPALNorthEast

[RobertFitzroyAcademy @RFitzroyAcademy]

We've had so much fun playing with the hay bales this half-term at lunchtimes! Thank you for the very kind donation from a parent. We can't wait to see what appears on the playground from September... #OPALSchools @OPAL_CIC @bethan__OPAL #HealthyBodyHealthyMind

[CathPrisk @CathPrisk]

Play should be recognised in public policy.

Education. Housing. Transport. Health. Environment.

Amazing to see yesterday’s editorial in the @guardian calling on this Government to look at the work of @OPAL_CIC and @playingout.

https://t.co/y0yEvCGFYu

[Neil Coleman OPAL Mentor @neil_play]

A Headteacher speaks about what children really need at school...

https://t.co/Z2VMHZmW2G

@branwenjeffreys @bphillipsonMP @kimleadbeater @lisanandy @wesstreeting @SusanAclandHood @SwailesRuth

[Laura Paterson @LPPlayscotland]

A very proud moment 🤩

[Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @CYPCS]

🎉 Today is historic! The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is now part of Scots law, making children's rights legally enforceable in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Let’s celebrate this huge milestone & thank all the children & young people who campaigned to make this possible. ❤️🛡️👏🏾