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PRE-SCHOOL NEWS

Active Children -  A recent report by the British Heart Foundation National Centre (BHFNC) claimed that 91% of 2 - 4 year olds are not active enough to be healthy.    UK physical activity guidelines state that children within this age group need at least 3 hours activity a day to see health benefits, but the BHFNC claimed that the majority of UK children are currently not hitting this target.    In response, a new report from the organisation, 'The Best Start in Life - A manifesto for physical activity in the early years' calls for politicians to embed more physical activity into national early years policy, ensuring that high levels of activity are supported at home, in settings and in the wider community.    

 At Whimple Preschool we actively encourage and promote physical activity -    We aim to get out in the garden every day and plan active games, running, climbing, balancing and ball skills.    We do movement sessions using 'Sticky Kids' and 'Amanda's Action Club' CDs which the children really enjoy.    If the weather is so bad outside for running around, then we often go into the school hall for active games to burn off some energy.   We talk to the children about doing exercise, the effect it has on their bodies and the positive contribution it can make to their health. 


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