SIGN UP: Free Olympic and Paralympic Games inspired activity pack
Path to Paris is inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games, their sports and Values, and the amazing events that will take place in Paris next summer. There are a limited number of free packs available exclusively for HAF providers and we will send your activity pack directly to you! The pack includes:
- Worksheets to help young people track and celebrate their progress
- A SEND focused pack to tailor your facilitation to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Stickers to reward and celebrate your young people’s participation and success
Download the pack for free here.
The Daily Mile
Easily integrate physical activity into your HAF provisions with The Daily Mile. Created by a Scottish Head Teacher Elaine Wyllie MBE in 2012, The Daily Mile is a simple initiative that involves children running, jogging, wheeling, or walking for 15 minutes in the fresh air with friends. The simple concept has taken the world by storm with over 90 countries involved across multiple continents. In England, over 2 million children take part from nearly half of the nation’s primary schools, so HAF settings provide a perfect opportunity to keep children involved over the holidays.
Why do The Daily Mile in your HAF setting? Put simply, the children enjoy it; and it’s an evidence-based way of improving the physical, social and mental wellbeing of everyone involved.
It’s a DfE backed initiative that does not require any training, equipment, or investment, and will achieve 15 minutes of the requirement for each HAF setting to deliver 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day.
How to set-up The Daily Mile in your HAF setting? There is a full 8 step set-up guide via the weblink below. Crucially, The Daily Mile is a non-competitive activity where children can move at their own pace. The route should be on a safe mud free surface – no need for a specific track – with the aim of 5 – 10 laps dependent on space. Links can be made to other areas of your HAF provisions, e.g., nutrition, hydration, creative thinking, and The Daily Mile team have put together a number of resources on the weblink below to support you.
Find out how to get involved with The Daily Mile here.
E2E Vetting by Essex County Council
Who are we? We are trusted experts in providing advice and guidance to organisations about their Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and background checking requirements. We have been providing criminal records checks since 2002 and offer both a 100% online solution for employment vetting checks as well as a dedicated support team of employment vetting officers to help you make safer recruitment decisions.
What is the benefit to you? We understand that safeguarding, efficiency, and cost are key aspects of employment vetting, which is why our online system allows us to create bespoke packages for our customers. Whether you need a standalone check or 10 different checks, we can create the right package for you depending on your needs.
What checks do we offer? We offer a multitude of checks, ranging from DBS, in-depth internet and social media checks to right to work checks and lots more in between. We currently run over 15 different types of checks to ensure everyone’s safeguarding needs can be met for safer recruitment.
How do I find out more? We have more of information on our website https://dbschecks.essex.gov.uk as well as having a dedicated support team of knowledgeable vetting officers available for any questions or queries via email dbs.servicecentre@essex.gov.uk or phone: 03330 135 888
Disability Inclusion Club Hub
The Activity Alliance in partnership with Sport England Club Matters team, recently released the Disability Inclusion Club Hub. The online tool aims to continue to support clubs and organisations improve their activity opportunities, so more disabled people can be active at a local level. The new resource enables sports clubs, community organisations, and the professional workforce to self-assess their offer for disabled people. As part of the assessment, users will understand how inclusive and accessible their current offer is for disabled people and identify areas for improvement.
You can access the Disability Inclusion Club Hub by visiting the Club Matters website here.
A full recording of the launch webinar is available here for anyone that wasn’t able to join, wishes to listen again, or share with colleagues.
Mind Wellness Action Plan
Wellness Actions Plans are an easy, practical way of helping you support your own mental health at work, find out more here.
FA Concussion Guidelines Free Online Course
Learn about how you can recognise a concussion and manage one from the time of injury through to a player’s safe return to football here.
St John Ambulance
Lesson plans in First aid to teach to young children and staff across organisations, find out more below.
Mental Wellbeing Support and Guidance
