Mini Movers Academy

12/11/2016

https://www.facebook.com/EarlyYearsCareers/posts/1888806421338652
We've known this for a long time...
Children need time and space to be active! It can help lead the way towards an active lifestyle.

Children require at least 3 hours physical activity each day however 1 in 10 children are not meeting the minimum required amount.

03/10/2016

https://www.facebook.com/rachael.holly.lawson/posts/10157496505240693
The list of benefits surrounding physical activity is endless but helping to improve and maintain mental wellbeing is high up there.

Data covering 60% of mental health trusts shows 11,849 boys and girls aged five and under among those getting help

27/09/2016

http://www.noo.org.uk/NOO_about_obesity/child_obesity/Health_risks
Childhood obesity is not something to be ignored. Not only does it compromise children's health it can also cause damaging emotional and psychological effects which could be detrimental for children's wellbeing.

By introducing young children to active and healthy lifestyles from an early age we are empowering them to have the confidence and ability to lead active lifestyles and giving them the knowledge to make healthy choices.

Health risks

22/09/2016

http://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/nursery-world/news/1158922/new-resources-aim-to-cut-obesity-in-primary-school

Great news for Primary Schools but what about Early Years settings?

Early Years settings play an important role in providing children with a range of physical experiences that can help contribute to their health and happiness.

Mini Movers Academy will soon be providing fun, active and educational sessions for under 5's in a number of nurseries and children's centres across London. Sessions are underpinned by the EYFS and incorporate fundamental movement skills to support children on their physical literacy journey - helping children to become confident, lifelong movers!

Find news & best practice in childcare, EYFS & early years education on Nursery World

20/09/2016

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a25009969/tummy-time Tuesday tips on the importance of tummy time. Babies need to be active from birth in order to start building muscle strength which in turn will support their physical development.

Tummy time is an easy way to help your baby to develop. Find out more about the benefits of tummy time and how to do it.

19/09/2016

https://www.facebook.com/rachael.holly.lawson/posts/10157428456460693

“ everyone! Hope you had a fun and active weekend! Let's all remember that.... ”

16/09/2016

Some top tips on how to be an awesome sport parent! 👟🏈🏀⚽️🎾🏏⛹🏽

14/09/2016

http://www.bikehub.co.uk/featured-articles/teaching-your-child-to-ride-a-bike/ Did you know that it's today? Enjoy your active commute if you are out and about! Here are some tips on how to support little ones with learning to ride a bike.

Learning to ride a bicycle is one of life’s milestones, a white-knuckle introduction to mobile independence. Here's the best teaching method.

13/09/2016

https://www.facebook.com/rachael.holly.lawson/posts/10157400003065693

“Happy ✨✨✨Are you celebrating? Mr and Mrs Twit can stand on their heads! 🙃 ”

11/09/2016

Running is great for both physical and mental well being and there are many ways that you can get young children involved and

Introduce kids to running for a lifetime of healthy living.

10/09/2016

Twitter account now up and running!🐥🐥🐥 You can follow us

09/09/2016

Welcome to Mini Movers!
Fun and active movement classes for the under 5's coming soon.