Children need stimulation, they need attention and gone are the days when a cardboard box became a spaceship or a piece of wood became a light-saber. Now unless you spend £100 plus on a game then “its just not fun” The Bugs Group asks, In a world full of technology, the ability to just turn …
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There are now less than 3 weeks left until schools break up for the summer holidays, which can only mean one thing… the return of our FootieBugs Kids Summer Holiday Camp in Solihull! Our Kids Football Holiday Camp is the perfect activity that not only ensures that children remain active during the long …
FootieBugs Kids Summer Holiday Camp in Solihull! Read More »
A recent article from the Daily Mail investigates how children that are overweight or obese between the ages of eight and thirteen are three times more likely to develop depression or another mental health illness in later life than those who are not. The worrying research also suggests that childhood obesity can have a …
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The Telegraph have recently reported that children are at their unhappiest during school half terms, most notably during the Easter break. A study from the University of Essex discovered that children’s activity levels also dramatically drop, in some cases stopping altogether as they are spending less time with friends. The findings of the study …
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A TED Ed talk by a ‘child prodigy’ has inspired us, and reminded us why we do what we do. The lesson hosted by 12 year old Adora Svitak old states just why we need to think more like children instead of supressing high expectations, behaviours and attitudes that will allow us to follow our …
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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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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 …
FootieBugs meets…Birmingham City Football Club Coaches! Read More »
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 …
