1 in 5 children are overweight or obese when they begin school.
1 in 3 children are overweight or obese by the time they leave primary school.
Surprised?
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Rain, rain, go away, come again another day.
Then again, it gives us a chance to explore the indoors.
We know what you’re thinking, explore the indoors? More like be cooped up,...
Only the best is good enough for our exceptional children and young people; the vision of Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, this year’s West Midlands PE and School Sport...
"The primary years play a pivotal role in the development of physical activity habits" began Dr Peter Collins, addressing teachers from across the West Midlands.
And that’s the...
Children are less physically active by the time they leave primary school.
A new study, conducted by the University of Bristol and funded by the British Heart Foundation, has found...
Looking for post-16 options? What happens if the traditional college and sixth form isn’t for you?
The Complete Cricket College offers an alternative; a pathway to suit...
Remember remember the 5th November.
It’s that time of year again. Wrapped up in scarves, gloves and hats, we all crowd together outside tucking into foil wrapped jacket potatoes,...
1 in 8 children and young people aged 5-19 are affected by mental health problems.
Fundamental to a child’s well-being now and as they grow older is an understanding of mental health. Prevention...
Children spend 190 days a year at school. That’s a lot of days. A reminder to us all just how unique an opportunity schools have to impact the lives of children.
So when it comes to...
No doubt we all agree that:
Physical activity and sport can improve lives
Everyone has the right to be physically active and play sport
With this in mind, Tim...
Are you looking for something a bit different for your school?
You want to engage pupils in learning and physical activity, but you want to mix it up a bit, you want a way...
Happy and healthy children, that's the aim.
So how can we make this a reality?
By buildings children’s self-esteem and resilience.
And how can we do this?
Find out...
