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The Importance of Active Learning

Want to know more about the importance of Active Learning. Listen to our founder Jon Smedley on the Youth Sport Trust podcast.

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Can active learning help to close the attainment gap?

A year of COVID restrictions, social distancing, and lockdowns has had an impact not only on children’s learning but also on their physical activity. Without the opportunity to burn off energy in the playground or take part in sports clubs, many children have been spending less time moving and more time in front of their screens....

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Back to School Challenge

We know that September is all about fresh starts, building relationships and establishing routines. So, we wanted our first seasonal activity of the academic year to focus on well-being, instilling good habits and kicking off the term with a positive start. Our Welcome Back! Activity is based on two of the five ways of well-being – Connect and Be Active....

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