Sue Smart
Regional Development Manager
Physical activity, even
in small amounts,
benefits both physical
and psychological wellbeing –
Essex University
Making kids do a ‘daily mile’ misses
National Diet and Nutrition Survey,
the bigger point about fitness – The
found that on average children have the
Globe and Mail – comment piece in
equivalent of three cubes – about 11g – of
Canadian publication on the popular
sugar before they go to school, mainly in
‘daily mile’ and why it is not going far
sugary cereals, drinks and spreads.
enough to properly tackle the
Middle-aged Britons need to kick unhealthy
problem of childhood obesity.
lifestyles, say experts – ITV News –
Research from Public Health England
shows that 83% of those aged between 40
and 60 are overweight, drink too much or
avoid exercise.
Context for STAFFS
26.2%
OF 4 YEAR OLDS
do not achieve a
good level of
development
at the end of
reception
22.5%
of children in reception
who have excess
weight /obese
9.3% obese
Context for STOKE
34.9%
OF 4 YEAR OLDS
do not achieve a
good level of
development
at the end of
reception
Child Health Profiles 2017
37.8%
33.
7%
OF YEAR 6 children
OF YEAR
6 children
have
excess
who have
excess
weight
or
weight
/obese
or obese
(23% obese)
19.8% obese
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26.3%
9.3%
of children in reception
who have excess
weight /obese
Health & Well being
12.3% obese
of children in Staffs
37. 8%
OF YEAR 6 children
who
have6 excess
OF
YEAR
children
weight
/obese
Are classified as
obese
22.7% obese
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Childhood Obesity – A plan for Action
Aug 2016/updated Jan 2017
Soft Drinks Levy
...prepare for this investment by identifying the health and
wellbeing needs of your pupils and consider evidence-based
solutions to the issues identified.
Reducing sugar by 20%
...consider these guidelines in their school food policies,
catering
and vending
further
support gofor
to
Schools:
should....for
prepare
themselves
www.childrensfoodtrust.org.uk.
this investment by identifying the health
and wellbeing
needs
of parts of the school day active
....consider
how to make
more
theirofpupils
andwhole
considering
evidenceas part
a holistic
school offer
for every child.
based solutions to the issues identified.
*Helping all children
enjoy 60 mins of
physical activity every
day
*Improving the coordination of quality
sport and physical
activity programmes for
schools
...consider how you map provision of daily physical activity
across the school day and ensure the school underpins
children’s competence and confidence in being active by
using programmes such as BikeAbility.
Childhood Obesity – A plan for Action
August 2016
New healthy rating
scheme for primary
schools
.....consider how the focus on health within your school
demonstrates impact on the achievement of your students
and can be a tool to engage parents and families in the
welfare of their child.
Making school food
healthier
.....consider these guidelines in school food policies, catering
and vending.... for further support go to
www.childrensfoodtrust.org.uk.
Supporting Early Years
settings
....look at creative ways by which they can increase the
amount of daily physical activity their children engage in
throughout the EYFS curriculum and how to work with
families of those children with additional needs to improve
their physical competence to take part....take a look at
Healthy Movers - https://healthymovers.org/
Active Schools
- Youth Sport Trust approach
SCHOOL SPORT opportunities
that are fun, engaging and
have variety
ACTIVE LEARNING
opportunities that
reduce sitting time
ACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES
(NON CURRICULAR)
ACTIVE SPORTS CLUBS
ACTIVE CLASSROOMS
ACTIVE TRAVEL
ACTIVE COMPETITIVE
EXPERIENCES
ACTIVE CURRICULAR
ACTIVE PLAYGROUNDS
ACTIVE PEDAGOGY
ACTIVE BREAKFASTS
ACTIVE ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITY WEEKS
ACTIVE HOMEWORK
ACTIVITY
PROGRAMMES
ACTIVE OUTDOOR AND
ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITY
ACTIVE INTERVENTIONS eg
CHANGE4LIFE CLUBS
EVERY CHILD HAS THE FOUNDATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
WHOLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE
Improved
behaviour and
cognition leading
to increased
progress and
achievement
Increased
participation in
daily physical
activity and
reduced sitting
time
Improved
physical, social
and emotional
wellbeing
www.youthsportrust.org
[email protected] - 07825065182