Building a brighter future for every child

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Why this work matters

Children and young people face growing pressures that affect their wellbeing, health and engagement in school life. Schools play a vital role in helping young people build confidence, resilience and positive relationships with movement.

The challenge

20.3%
of children aged 8 to 16 in England have a probable mental health disorder in 2023
22.1%
of year six and 9.6% of reception children in England are obese with rates over twice as high in the most deprived areas
84%
of parents believe that children are spending too much time online and not enough time with each other in person

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Knowledge Bank

As a result of taking part in one of our programmes, young people are...

Engaged

74%

of practitioners report improvements to young people's engagement at school 

Resilient

75%

of programme participants report improved resilience 

Confident

79%

of programme participants report improved confidence in sport and physical activity

Active

67%

of programme participants report increased time spent being physically active

Happier

75%

of programme participants report improved happiness