In 2015 we commissioned a research project, asking 100 headteachers and 500 children aged 5-11 about their thoughts on physical activity in their school, the legacy of the 2012 Games, and the role of primary schools in ensuring children become physically literate. The results are quite interesting!
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Handy resources
Kaiser Chief singer asks kids to ditch the gaming (via Daily Mirror)
Public Health England Change4Life Campaign – 10 Minute Shake-up
NHS – health visitor advice for how to keep babies and toddler’s active up to 30 months old