In response to a recent BBC Education News article “PE ‘Cinderella subject’ for too long, says report” by Katherine Sellgren, we are speaking up about what we can do to help. A recent report by All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has stated that PE in schools is a subject that has been neglected for too long. …
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Check out a fantastic feature in the Solihull Observer, reporting on the FootieBugs Academy! It seems as though Birmingham City’s Academy has caught the ‘FootieBug’ after two players from an elite training programme for youngsters in Solihull were signed up. Connor Corbett and Lily Falahee are both members of the FootieBugs Academy, which provides coaching for young …
This is the latest statement from an article featured in The Guardian about the importance of learning through play. They talk about how Early Years Education is about the promotion of health and wellbeing and making sure children are happy, creating much more competent learners. Here at The Bugs Group, we are built on foundations …
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| Natasha Wood | The Bugs Group | In response to the article ‘Childhood obesity – Government blasted over new ‘watered down’ strategy’ by Andy Richards, we believe that more needs to be done for the next generation of children – and to put a stop to Childhood Obesity. The general consensus is that the …
Last Friday night the FootieBugs Academy had an exciting visit from two Birmingham City Academy coaches. Ian James and Andy Corbett came to put our kids to the test! They held an hour session with the children to give them an idea of the standard they are looking for, and let’s just say that our …
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We have a #TBT moment here in the Bugs HQ today. Our very own Office Junior Demi Foy has enlightened us by reminiscing about her time as a YogaBug back when she was in Primary School! “I remember doing YogaBugs classes when I was little. Me and my friend would be excited knowing that the …
Tom Bates – a top sports psychologist – has praised FootieBugs for keeping ‘grass roots’ football alive. He stated that with the values that FootieBugs carries, this will allow children to learn, grow and enjoy the “national treasure” that is grass roots football. Here at FootieBugs, we don’t just teach children to kick a ball. …
In the light of Mental Health Awareness Week, we want to share with you how dancing has the power to heal and soothe the bodies and minds of children with mental health issues. Dance allows children of all abilities to let go and put their energy into creating something expressive. It doesn’t matter if a …
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