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Physical Activity

Getting advice

Thrive Model categoryService / Resource nameDescription and InformationHow to accessAge GroupLocationCost
Getting AdviceBetter Health Healthier FamiliesBetter Health is a national online platform to help families be healthier and happier by providing information and resources on eating well and moving moreBetter HealthAllFreeFree
Getting Advice Durham County Council - Culture, Sport and TourismCulture, Sport and Tourism Service provides of a range of physical activity opportunities for children, young people and families to participate in outside of school. Culture, Sport and Tourism
03000 266555
AllAllContact provider for costs
Getting Advice U-Tube Channel/Home Resources website- Durham and Chester-le-Street School Sport Partnership (SSP)Durham and Chester-le-Street School Sport Partnership (SSP) YouTube channel/Home Resources website provides online physical activity ideas and tips. Contact Durham and Chester-le-Street SSP for more information
Contact Durham and Chester-le-Street SSP YouTube
Contact Durham and Chester-le-Street SSP Resources
0-11AllFree
Getting AdviceForestry EnglandForestry England have a number of educational resources that are curriculum linked, adaptable and cover core subject areas.

These include videos such as yoga for children, Tree of Life, meditation and quizzes linked to wellbeing.
Forestry England ResourcesAll
(Includes KS1, KS2, KS3 and Staff)
AllFree
Getting AdviceSport EnglandThe campaign from Sport England 'This Girl Can' celebrates active women who are doing their thing no matter how they do it, how they look or even how sweaty they get.

We want anyone who shares our aspirations and values to use the This Girl Can brand mark and assets. That’s why we created loads of ready to use brand assets, which you can access through our SUPPORTER HUB.
This Girl CanWomen and Girls
All
AllFree
Getting AdviceLawn Tennis Association (LTA)Youth Schools Programme - Designed specially for schools and to support the curriculum, our programme brings together inclusive PE lesson plans, personal development resources, teacher training and much more. It’s all been designed by teachers, for teachers, and it’s all free.LTA SchoolsAllAllFree
Getting AdviceEngland HandballOnline learning for teachers, teaching resources and courses.England Handball SchoolsAllAllVisit website for more details
Getting AdviceBasketball EnglandInformation, advice and guidance from the national governing body for Primary, Secondary and Further EducationBasketball England SchoolsAllAllVisit website for more details
Getting AdviceBritish DodgeballBritish Dodgeball want to provide school teachers, school coaches, students and leaders with the necessary tools to deliver dodgeball. We want to put a platform in place that enables dodgeball to grow within schools and across the United Kingdom. This includes courses, membership and lesson plans to support the growth of the sport.British Dodgeball SchoolsAllAllVisit website for more details
Getting AdviceEngland AthleticsInformation, advice and guidance from the national governing body for Primary, Secondary and Further Education on specific programmes like Athletics365 and funetics.England Athletics SchoolsAllAllVisit website for more details
Getting AdviceEducation Durham, CYP Services, Durham CCCounty Durham PE, School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA) Advisor Kate Stephenson, offers a range of school direct support and guidance with knowledge across the full landscape including physical activity, active schools and wellbeing initiatives as well as networks with local and national partners.Contact
cpd@durham.gov.uk to discuss.
For schools and nursery settings working with children and young people across all phasesAllContact provider

Getting help

Thrive Model categoryService / Resource nameDescription and InformationHow to accessAge GroupLocationCost
Getting HelpActive 30The Active 30 Durham Campaign aims to help schools and parents / carers in County Durham to support young people to participate in 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity activity everyday at school and 30 minutes everyday at home – as recommended by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

The material has been collated or created within this central Hub to support school staff and parents / carers with ideas to help children be active.
Active 30 - County Durham Sport0-18 yearsAllFree
Getting HelpDurham County Council - Leisure and CultureDurham County Council offer a range of Leisure and Culture activities available to all ages.Durham County Council Leisure and CultureAllAllContact provider for costs
Getting HelpBikeability Sessions – Durham County Council’s Culture, Sport and Tourism TeamDurham County Council’s Culture, Sport and Tourism team provide Bikeability sessions for schools. The Bikeability programme supports children and young people to gain practical skills and understanding how to cycle on today’s roads.Bikeability Sessions
Tel – 03000 268175
0-11 yearsAllFree
Getting HelpClub Durham – Durham County Council’s Culture, Sport & Tourism TeamCounty Durham Sports clubs have a range of community clubs children and young people can join and participate in. Children and young people can take part recreationally or to compete. Club Durham AllAllContact provider for costs
Getting HelpThrive Memberships- Durham County Council Leisure Centre Services“Thrive Junior Membership” membership (link also provided) offers young people aged 11+ with the opportunity to gain frequent access to the gym and swim facilities at a heavily discounted rate. Thrive Junior Membership (Aged 11+ Gym/Swim) -Thrive Junior Memberships11+AllContact provider for costs
Getting HelpDurham and Chester-le- Street School Sports Partnership (SPP)The Durham and Chester-le-Street SSP can provide a whole range of support for schools including a core offer of CPD and online resources for school staff, inter school competitions, Assistance for PE Subject Leaders and ‘Gifted and Talented’ programmes.Contact Durham and Chester-le Street SSP for more information:
0191 334 7209
andrew.s@durhamcls-ssp.org
Sport Partnership
0-12 yearsAllContact provider for costs
Getting HelpCoaching days- Go WellGo Well can provide coaching days, including taster sessions, school competition, skill development and staff CPD.Contact Go Well for more information
info@go-well.org
Go Well
0-12 yearsSedgefield, Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe, SpennymoorContact provider for costs
Getting HelpSport EnglandStudio You is a free online video platform, designed to engage less active teenage girls with their PE lessons. Powered by the award winning This Girl Can campaign, Studio You is packed full of content designed to get students of all activity levels excited by their physical education.
Created and piloted with PE teachers and students across the country, Studio You features curriculum-linked videos led by on screen experts covering yoga, dance, combat and more.
For more information visit:
Studio You
13 - 16 yearsOnlineFree
Getting HelpLive Well North East - Relax KidsOffer an extensive range of services including Relax Kids, covering emotional wellbeing and physical wellbeing.For more information visit: Live Well North East5 - 18 yearsCounty DurhamContact provider for more information
Getting HelpCosmic Kids YogaYoga, mindfulness and relaxation for kids. Interactive adventures which build strength, balance and confidence - and get kids into yoga and mindfulness early!For more information and activities visit: Cosmic Kids Yoga0 - 12 yearsOnlineFree
Getting HelpEducation Durham,
CYP Services, Durham CC
Professional development and training across all phases and areas of the PE curriculum, subject leader networks and support.cpd@durham.gov.uk or CPD8: contract support requestsClassroom teachers, heads of department, subject leaders and senior leaders, ECTs, Teaching Assistants.Face to face training or hybrid delivery
In school visits available
Free to partner schools.
Specific hours free to partner schools.
Contact provider.
Getting HelpEducation Durham,
CYP Services, Durham CC
Professional development and training supporting schools to implement Health Education and physical activity, developing active schools initiatives.cpd@durham.gov.ukAll schoolsFace to face training or hybrid deliveryFree to partner schools.
Or contact provider

Getting more help

Thrive Model categoryService / Resource nameDescription and InformationHow to accessAge GroupLocationCost
Getting More HelpMove with Max - Go WellMove with Max is an evidence- based movement programme aimed at EYFS that teaches fundamental movement skills through readily available story booksContact Go Well for more information
info@go-well.org
Go Well
2-5 yearsSedgefield, Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe, SpennymoorContact provider for costs
Getting More HelpFit for Life - Go WellFit for Life is a digital fitness resource to support schools to deliver high quality functional fitness workouts to children in their school. Contact Go Well for more information
info@go-well.org
Go Well
4-11 yearsAllContact provider for costs
Getting More HelpDurham and Chester-le-Street (SSP) Intervention Programme12 Hour intervention programme for low ability students (fundamental movement skills) SSP staff will work intensely with small groups of children over a half term to try and increase confidence and skills so students are more willing and able to participate in PE lessons.Contact Durham and Chester-le-Street SSP for more information:
0191 334 7209
andrew.s@durhamcls-ssp.org
Durham CLS SSP
4-11 yearsDurham and Chester-le StreetContact provider for costs
Getting More HelpDurham and Chester-le-Street (SSP) Balance Bike Programme12 hours of Balance Bike curriculum support for EYFS and KS1 students (max of 10 children per session) to take place on a morning. The ultimate aim of these sessions is to help students learn the skill of riding a bike. As advised by the government SSP staff will work alongside school staff to provide professional development and will not cover PPA.Contact Durham and Chester-le Street SSP for more information:
0191 334 7209
andrew.s@durhamcls-ssp.org
Durham CLS SSP
4-7 yearsDurham and Chester-le StreetContact provider for costs
Getting More HelpDurham and Chester-le-Street (SSP) 36-hour fitness and health education programme 24 hours of curriculum coaching to take place on an afternoon over 12 weeks plus 12 hours of extracurricular coaching to take place afterschool). Weekly sessions will include junior circuit training, health and nutrition workshop, children’s boxercise, fun fitness etc) coupled with an after school Change 4 Life / Fitness Club aimed to help schools achieve the goal of having all students active 30 minutes per day. The SSP Staff member will work alongside school staff members to up skill them and will leave a resource pack.Contact Durham and Chester-le-Street SSP for more information:
0191 334 7209
andrew.s@durhamcls-ssp.org
Durham CLS SSP
4-11 yearsDurham and Chester-le StreetContact provider for costs
Getting More HelpEducation Durham,
Children and Young People's (CYP) Services, Durham County Council
Practical Advice for inclusive Physical Education and School Sport with SEND pupils.cpd@durham.gov.uk
and
pete.ramsay@durhamtrinity.net
All schoolsF2f training or hybrid delivery (see directory)Free
Getting More HelpEducation Durham,
Children and Young People's (CYP) Services, Durham County Council
Early essential movement patterns (eEMP) and Fundamental Movement (FMS), SAQ training for staff working with EYFS- Secondary pupils who have identified movement difficulties in their pupils. It can be an intervention and/or embedded approaches to support pupils motor development.cpd@durham.gov.ukAll schools and nursery settingsAllContact provider

Getting risk support

Thrive Model categoryService / Resource nameDescription and InformationHow to accessAge GroupLocationCost
Getting Risk SupportWellbeing for Life Wellbeing 4 Life offer one-one or group sessions with young people aged 16+. Wellbeing4life support young people with physical activity and support them to become more active through advice, tips, ideas and signposting. For more information contact wellbeing for life
0800 8766887 cdda-tr.WBFL@nhs.net https://www.wellbeingforlife.net/
16+Free
Getting Risk Support0-25 team0-25 offer one-one support for children and young people if there are concerns around inactivty and obesity. 0-25 can support with advice and signposting to local community programme and interventions.For more information contact 03000 263538.All agesFree
Getting Risk SupportG.Ps Local GP's can support young people with advice on how to increase their activity levels and become more active. GP's can also signpost on to relevant community programmes/interventions .Contact your local GP directly. If you are unsure of who your GP provider is use the GP Finder website.www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/GP/LocationSearch/4All AgesFree
Getting Risk SupportSEND and Inclusion,
CYP Services, Durham CC
DCC Movement Difficulties Support Service. To support schools and Early Years Settings to improve and develop the movement, coordination and perceptual skills of CYP.Contact Educational Psychology Services:
Movement difficulties support services
Movement, Sensory Motor Skill
All schools and settingsAllContact provider

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