Sports & Activities
How to organise the best children’s sports parties
05
Jan
Making children’s parties memorable – and enjoyable for the parents too – often involves bringing in the experts! That includes finding activity-based birthday party planners near you. As football is very popular these days - with girls and boys – it’s no surprise that demand for football-themed birthday parties is high. There are also other [...]
New Football Academy launched for Chiswick area children
01
Dec
There’s exciting news for parents searching for Chiswick youth football opportunities, or football coaching ‘near me’ in this part of West London. Foxes FC has launched a varied and exciting programme under its new Chiswick Football Academy, including everything from advanced Masterclasses to the ideal chance for kids to ‘kick off’ an early interest in [...]
The growing popularity (and importance) of competitive football for girls
02
Nov
Both parents and children are driving an upsurge in grassroots football activities for girls, a trend that began long before England’s Lionesses triumphed in the Women’s Euro 2022 tournament. In fact, the history of women’s football stretches back a long way, and in some countries, club fanbases are bigger than for some men’s teams in [...]
Why team sports kit matters and what kids need
18
Oct
There are a lot of reasons why children are encouraged to wear appropriate sportswear when taking part in community and school-based sports activity sessions. It’s about having pride in your team and enjoying a sense of ‘belonging’. However, there are also far more practical advantages to buying sportswear for children. This article looks at those [...]
How to balance extracurricular activities with schoolwork
30
Sep
Alongside the abundant health benefits of getting your children active - and providing them with lots of social stimulation - there is another important reason why parents should sign them up for extracurricular activities. Being involved in school plays, and science, language and environmental clubs clearly brings academic advantages. As well as creating a sense [...]
Feeding minds by feeding bodies – schools get help to meet pressing priorities
14
Sep
“Good nutrition is essential for the mental and physical development of children. However, childhood undernutrition and overnutrition remain major challenges in the UK.” (NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition & Health, 2021). The evidence that eating well significantly affects a child’s ability to fully benefit from learning opportunities is clear. It’s why so many school [...]
Equality and choice in PE
17
Aug
Equality and choice in PE – turning ambitions and aims into a deliverable solution Both the success of the Lionesses in the Women's EURO 2022, and fierce lobbying by The Youth Sports Trust calling for a rethink in how PE is taught in schools, have stirred up much debate. Schools no doubt want to offer [...]
The role of sponsorship in children’s competitive sports
05
Jul
The role of sponsorship in children’s competitive sports is undoubtedly an important one. The benefits for the sponsor are far-reaching. Just as sponsors play a key part in the promotion of professional sports, sponsors of children’s teams can also make a huge difference, helping to increase the quality and enjoyment of the young players they [...]
Technology vs the Great Outdoors: Help your kids break free from the screens this summer
20
Jun
With the UK set for a sunny and warm post-pandemic summer, there has never been a better time to put away the screens, slap on the sun lotion and head outside. Video games and films might seem like quick, simple solutions for parents struggling to juggle work responsibilities with childcare (and their own sanity) during [...]
Does your child have to be ‘good’ at their chosen sport or is enjoyment enough?
31
May
We all want what's best for our children - but what happens when our favourite little ones aren't performing well at the sport they love? Focus on practice If your child loves a certain sport but is struggling on the physical side of things, why not do your best to get in as much practice [...]