Review of evidence for impact of physical activity in 5-11 years olds

From this rapid review of the evidence on the outcomes of physical activity participation among children aged 5 – 11 years, the strongest evidence exists for a positive association between physical activity and cardio-metabolic health, muscular strength, bone health, cardiorespiratory fitness, self-esteem, anxiety/stress, academic achievement, cognitive functioning, attention/concentration, confidence, and peer friendship. Therefore these outcomes should underpin the messages used in the new Change4Life campaign.

Change4Life_Evidence_review_26062015

Scottish Government survey on free childcare

The Scottish Government has proposed to increase the provision of free childcare to 1140 hours per year for children who are 3 or 4 years old, and vulnerable 2 year olds who are eligible for 600 hours through the Children & Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. With this in mind they are conducting a survey exploring how parents of 3 and 4 year olds would wish to use this increase.

Please share this survey. To produce representative results it is important that it reaches as many parents, from as wide a variety of back grounds, as possible.

East Lothian Kinship Care Support Service

Jemma and Sandra would like to introduce themselves and the new East Lothian Kinship Care Support Service which is now taking referrals.

We are family support workers who provide a flexible range of services to support Kinship Care Families; this could involve individual support for children or carers or help kinship carers access services.

Our aim is to provide support to kinship carers so they feel better able to cope with any challenges or changes, to feel less isolated and be confident in their role of looking after children or young people.

We will also hope to start up groups in areas of East Lothian that doesn’t already have a Kinship care group.

Contact: tel. 01875 824 000 or via email eastlothianproject@children1st.org.uk

East Lothian Kinship Care

Bookbug Week 18–24 May 2015 Bookbug’s Big Bedtime Story

Bookbug Week 2015 is to take place on 18-24 May, based on the theme of Bookbug Big Bedtime Story. The Bookbug scheme provides free books to every baby and young child in Scotland. A range of free special events will be taking place across Scotland to mark the week.

http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/bookbug/bookbug-sessions/bookbug-week

Haddington SftS brings Pop Up Play to Neilson Park

Pop Up Play is for children and their parents and aimed at under 8’s—though big kids are welcome.

This year Pop up Play will have a food theme, with lots of food related play activities to take part in. There will also be a picnic area—so why not bring a picnic and make a morning of it.

pop up play poster

Bookbug Training Courses

All Bookbug training is provided free of charge. Please check the eligibility criteria to make sure the course is relevant to your role. If you are unsure or would like some further information please contact bookbug@scottishbooktrust.com.

Bookbug Training Offered (Full list) – updated August 2014

Family Day – Sensory Play Event

Following on from the success of our Launch of our ‘Let Me Play’ DVD, this family day will allow parents/carers to learn more about Sensory Play. While parents get to know one another, find out about resources and play strategies, your children will be looked after by staff and volunteers.

Programme for 13 June 2015

A crèche will be provided for 0-5 year olds.

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