Cost of living crisis may make things worse, as cost is a major barrier to more physical activity – especially for the poorest A survey of 1,000 parents for children’s charity, the Early Intervention Foundation , has found that only 19% of children between the ages of one and five get more than three hours of physical activity a day – meaning most children are getting less than the officially...
Spring is approaching, so it’s a perfect time to make use of the outdoors in the warmer weather. Especially for your children, it can seem difficult to find anything that distracts them from their devices. But once you discover something different yet entertaining to do outdoors, it’s no doubt that they will no longer be glued to their screens. But how can you persuade them to step outside...
Summer is just around the corner, so you might be thinking of ways to encourage your little ones to spend more time outdoors. We are living in the technological age, after all, and children aged 5-7 spend an average of 4 hours behind a screen every day.
Here, we will look at how your family can ditch the screen and have fun in the sun. But first, let’s look at some of the ways you...
INSPIRED BY THE DREAMS OF OUR LITTLE ONES, OHPOPSI LAUNCHES ‘WHEN I GROW UP’ - ITS FIRST COLLECTION OF CHILDREN’S WALLPAPERS
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“What do you want to be when you grow up?” is the question we so often ask our little ones. With answers ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous, seemingly nothing is out of bounds. Featuring nine hand drawn...
New research has revealed children’s physical activity levels in the UK were significantly lower by the time the COVID-19 pandemic public lockdown restrictions were lifted.
The study, led by the University of Bristol, found that by the end of 2021 little more than a third (36%) were meeting the national recommended physical activity guidelines.
£10 million to extend senior mental health lead training to reach more schools and colleges
Thousands of young people will benefit from additional mental health support in their schools, colleges and universities, the government has announced.
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the Department for Education is today (12 May 2022) announcing a further £7 million for schools and...
Bill will help spread opportunity, level up the country and boost our economy
The Schools Bill is set to deliver on the government’s mission to raise standards across the country, increasing attendance and improve safeguarding for children wherever they are educated.
Education remains at the forefront of the government’s agenda because by ensuring every child receives an excellent...
Caution coincides with concerns over passport application backlog
A national charity has urged separated and divorced parents in conflict not to put off tackling the topic of passports for their children ahead of the summer period.
The caution comes amidst growing concerns about the backlog being caused by the surge in new passport and renewal applications following the lifting of...
The Church of England and Thy Kingdom Come prayer movement are giving away up to 500,000 FREE story books to children, in honour of The Queen’s faithful reign
The book is inspired by the Queen’s dedicated service to the country for 70 years, and her Christian faith
The Queen’s commitment to the country and her Christian faith has inspired a free story book,...
Attic Self Storage , today announces the opening of a new self-storage facility in Beckton alongside the launch of a charity art initiative for local school pupils to celebrate the area.
To mark the opening of the new Attic Self Storage premises – its fifth site in London - local primary students are being asked to draw or paint a picture depicting the ‘Beauty of Beckton’ and show...
