Sports & Activities

You might be well versed in the health benefits of regular exercise and sport for your child, but what about the academic benefits? Exercise can have an incredibly beneficial impact on studies, and children who take part in physical activity regularly are more likely to succeed academically. Let's explore the link between sport and study [...]

It can be very challenging for parents and carers to motivate their children into doing exercise, sports and physical activity. Children from the ages of six to seventeen need at least one hour of moderate to vigorous exercise a day and bone-strengthening exercises like running or jumping should be carried out three times a week. [...]

Children all over the world are finding confidence and self-esteem in the sports they love. Whether it's football, cricket or gymnastics, there is a sport for every child out there. Sports are a fantastic starting point for a child to give them the skills they need for the rest of their lives - but these [...]

In a YouGov survey, pupils aged between six and 15 were asked what makes a good teacher, and the consensus was teachers who are kind, fun, and good listeners are the best and most effective in their engagement and delivery of classes.  Teaching's hard! You need different skills: positive reinforcement, keeping students from getting bored, [...]

Play is as important to your child's physical and psychological development as good nutrition is to proper growth. It can be difficult to work out what the best play opportunities for your child are, with so many classes and structured activities available. As a parent, you also have to combat the growing multitude of screen [...]

If you want your child to develop a passion for sports, one of the best things you can do is find a good sports club. Sports clubs are the ideal place to develop their skills in sports, as well as essential social skills. A good sports club will give your child the space to develop, [...]

There is no doubt that physical activity for children is key to their development. Regular exercise and sports not only keeps their bodies healthy but also helps them develop mentally too. Not only will it help keep them fit but it will also help them learn about teamwork along with learning about winning and losing. [...]

Obesity is one of the biggest health crises of modern times, particularly affecting children. We are living in a world of ever-increasing amounts of fast food, where sedentary lifestyles have become more and more common: studying, working and being in front of computers and tv. It's only natural for parents to worry about their child [...]

We all have memories of sports as children - but those might be happy recollections of days spent outside playing, or traumatising nightmares. All too often, the horrors of PE class can lead a kid feeling miserable and picked-on, and ultimately giving up on sport altogether. As parents, the last thing we want is for [...]