Another academic year has been completed and with it, a new set of statistics showing children’s obesity levels when leaving school. Unfortunately, the latest figures show the highest number of obese children leaving primary school since records began. The newest data (representing the end of the 16/17 academic year) shows that one in 25 …
More and more children are becoming inactive in the UK due to the development of technology. Children are now spending more time on their phones, in front of television screens or on their tablets rather than getting outside and being physically active. This is echoed by a staggering 87% of parents – who believe …
It has finally been confirmed that the Sport Premium Funding made available to schools has doubled from £160 million to £320 million! Following the announcement in 2016 that the funding will double due to the new ‘Sugar Tax’ levy, the funding has now been allocated to schools to invest in creating a positive …
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The BBC have reported that local councils are finding a “hugely disturbing trend” as the number of cases of children being treated for type 2 diabetes is rising. There are now more than 600 children receiving treatment, with some as young as five. According to the NHS, type 2 diabetes is strongly linked …
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Last week, the Department for Education confirmed that Primary PE & Sport Premium funding will double when the new academic year starts in September 2017! MP Justine Greening announced: “As well as this additional investment through the national funding formula, I am confirming our commitment to doubling the physical education and sports premium …
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