Find out more about MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It!), an organisation dedicated to reducing the levels of children and young people who are overweight and obese. Find out more about the Kirklees programme at:http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/community/localorgs/orgdetails.asp?OrgID=4556
http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/community/localorgs/orgdetails.asp?OrgID=3439
FoodWise – healthy eating programme which works with the families involved on Start.
MEND - A 10 week
How can children and young people access Start?
Children and young people can contact the team at Kirklees Council directly by phoning 01484 234096 to join the programme.
Alternatively a child may be sign posted or recommended to the programme by a health professional or other professional concerned for the child’s welfare.
Click here for a copy of the Start Recommendation form
Click here for a factsheet with more information about Start, or Contact the Physical Activity Development Team on 01484 234096 or email
physicalactivity.development@kirklees.gov.uk
http://www.youthsporttrust.org/
Details of initiatives in schools to encourage greater participation in PE and Sport.
Curriculum
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/pe/pe.htm
The resources on this site may be freely used in primary classrooms / after school clubs. You may cut and paste material and adapt them as you see fit.
There are a range of P.E Resources including:
Warm-Up Activities, Dance & Gymnastics, Invasion Games and other activities.
http://www.qcda.gov.uk/788.aspx
Top 10 ways to increase participation.
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/phe/?view=get
National curriculum site which includes PE schemes of work.
The Teachernet website has a whole range of teaching ideas with a selection of P.E. ideas and resources.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/subjects/pe/
Information of the PESSYP strategy.
Walk and cycle to school
http://public.schoolsonthemove.co.uk/
Schools on the Move is a school-based pedometer promotion for 9-13 year olds, designed to encourage pupils to become more active.
This website offers a variety of interactive features, ideas and support materials, for pupils, teachers and health professionals working with schools, demonstrating how areas of school life can play a positive role in encouraging young people to be more active.
http://www.walktoschool.org.uk/
Information about walk to school week and also promoting walking to school all year round.
http://www.bikeability.org.uk/
Bikeability is the Cycling Proficiency Test for the 21st century, designed to give the next generation the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today's roads.
Visit this website for information on how your school can get a Bikeability scheme up and running.
http://www.saferoutestoschools.org.uk/
Information on school Travel Plans.
http://www.safe-kids-walking.com/walking_bus.html
Includes information on WOW days (Walk on Wednesdays), top tips and park and stride.
Other useful resources
http://www.bhf.org.uk/youngpeople
Events, free resources, suggested activities.
http://www.bhfactive.org.uk/young-people/training.html
Resources and training for school clubs.
http://www.playgroundfun.org.uk/
Interactive playground games which encourage physical activity.
Funding
http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/england
Grants between £300-£10000 for promoting healthy eating and exercise
A new Change4Life Schools Pack and has recently been produced. The Schools Pack aims to highlight the links between healthy living initiatives targeted at schools and to help support teachers and the schools delivery network encourage healthy eating and physical activity for children and families.