It has finally been confirmed that the Sport Premium Funding made available to schools has doubled from £160 million to £320 million! Following the announcement in 2016 that the funding will double due to the new ‘Sugar Tax’ levy, the funding has now been allocated to schools to invest in creating a positive …
School’s Sport Premium Funding Confirmed to Double to £320 million! Read More »
This week is Sugar Awareness Week – a week aimed at increasing awareness of the different types of sugars, the dangers of high sugar consumption and possible dietary changes. Sugar is one of the major contributors to an unhealthy diet and obesity levels. It can be particularly concerning within children’s diets, as it …
Today, Tuesday the 10th of October is World Mental Health Day. Over recent years, there appears to have been an increase in the number of cases being reported. Currently, the World Mental Health Foundation estimate that one in six people each week experience a common mental health problem. Mental Health issues are also …
It has been five years this month since the iconic London Olympic Games. Five years since the breathtaking opening ceremony featuring the Queen and Mr Bean. Five years since Sir Chris Hoy claimed his sixth Olympic gold medal. And five years since that ‘Super Saturday’, with six Team GB gold medals – three of …
Five years on, have we seen the effects of the ‘Olympic Legacy’? Read More »
The BBC have reported that local councils are finding a “hugely disturbing trend” as the number of cases of children being treated for type 2 diabetes is rising. There are now more than 600 children receiving treatment, with some as young as five. According to the NHS, type 2 diabetes is strongly linked …
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With children spending too much time online, the children’s commissioner has sent out a warning to parents that they must try to limit their children ‘bingeing’ on social media. The children’s commissioner (Anne Longfield) has likened social media to ‘sweeties’ and the children’s time spent online to ‘junk food’. In an interview with …
Children are ‘bingeing’ online and not getting enough Physical Exercise Read More »
Our DanceBugs Kids Dance Summer Holiday Camp in Solihull is underway! We’re so excited for lots of fun dance activities to celebrate the schools breaking up for the Summer Holidays! The theme of the camp this week is the popular story of Beauty and The Beast, which will be celebrated with dances based upon …
DanceBugs Beauty and the Beast Themed Summer Holiday Camp Read More »
Last week, the Department for Education confirmed that Primary PE & Sport Premium funding will double when the new academic year starts in September 2017! MP Justine Greening announced: “As well as this additional investment through the national funding formula, I am confirming our commitment to doubling the physical education and sports premium …
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Ex Birmingham City and current Macclesfield Town defender Mitch Hancox has become a FootieBugs coach to help give back to his local community and coach some potential stars of the future at our football classes in Solihull! Mitch, who was born in Solihull and has supported Birmingham City all his life, spent 14 years …
If your child is serious about their sport, but you are worried about their ability to perform at the highest level, then a sure way to increase performance is to encourage them to get serious about sleep. The Bugs Group has inspired over 4 million children across the globe to take health and fitness serious, and …
How does sleep affect a child’s ability to perform at sports highest level? Read More »
