Physical Activity
National Guidance
Physical activity for children and young people: 5 to 18 years
What works in schools and colleges to increase physical activity - GOV.UK
Information to help schools increase access to PE, physical activity and extra-curricular school sport, including examples of good practice
Enhancing physical education provision and improving access to sport and physical activity in school
A cross-government action plan to provide more pupils with increased opportunities to play sport and take physical exercise during their time in school
School Sport and Activity Action Plan
Teaching resources
This girl can (for teachers) Studio You is a free-to-access platform for all secondary schools in England powered by This Girl Can and aims to help teachers bring fun to physical activity and change the way girls aged 11-16 see PE. To sign up go to: Home | Studio You (studio-you.co.uk)
Youth sport trust secondary PE activities - These PE resources are designed support in-school and remote learning for children and young people at a secondary school level. They include physical activity, sport and wellbeing-based activities.
Useful links
- Get Berkshire Active Get Berkshire Active − GBA Strategic Intent 2021-2026 (aimed at pupils)
- Sport in Mind Sport in Mind - the UK mental health sports charity (aimed at pupils)
- Sport in Mind accredited Youth Volunteer Programme Sport in Mind are partnering with the National Citizen Service to provide a new and innovative programme for young people 16 and 17 years of age. This experience will be particularly beneficial to those who struggle with their own mental health as a way to improve this alongside other key skills.
- Sport and Leisure Sports, arts and activities - Wokingham Borough Council (aimed at all)
- Places Leisure manage Leisure Centres within the Wokingham Borough and provide a range of activities for school-aged children & families.
- NHS Healthier Families
My Journey Wokingham
My Journey Wokingham offers support for school travel plans - Modeshift STARS (myjourneywokingham.com)
See My Journey website for community events - Wokingham Events (myjourneywokingham.com)
Scooter training for Year 1 is available – to book dates email Myjourney@wokingham.gov.uk