Communicating physical activity research and news so we can all make a difference||The idea that small changes cause much larger ones in the future
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"Play should be a priority during this time, rather than academic progress.” say child mental health experts
➡️ theguardian.com/education/20…
#CoronaPlay #PlayFirst #Education #Coronavirus
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🌟 Book Giveaway 🌟
We have a copy of the @MichaelRosenYes latest book to giveaway. To be in with a chance of winning:
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2. Tell us what you remember the most from playing as a child
Winner chosen at random and announced after the closing date (12pm 7 May 2020)
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In case you missed it – a summary of play related articles and blogs published online. As they’re being published, we’re adding more to the list – some feature ideas about how to continue to play during this time of uncertainty: playwales.org.uk/eng/news/12…
#CoronaPlay #PlayAtHome
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In times of uncertainty playing is important. Making time, space and freedom to play is a great way of ensuring everyone is keeping active
Find out what the #PhysicalActivity guidelines say and how we can #play actively indoors playwales.org.uk/eng/news/12…
#CoronaPlay #PlayAtHome
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We've made a new information hub for families and children, with useful tips and advice regarding the Coronavirus.
We'll be updating this for as long as the situation goes on, so please get in touch to tell us what you think we should add.
Diolch!
childcomwales.org.uk/coronav…
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Not every job gives you the chance to get covered in glitter 🌟
Yesterday at the @CdfScienceFest with @HAPPEN_Wales we asked children to draw what makes them happy. The amount of aliens & planets probably to do with the awesome space station opposite!
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Are you a Primary School in #Wales? Want to improve the #health & #Wellbeing of your pupils in #2020? Join the free HAPPEN Primary School Network Wales youtu.be/EecqToda6X0 via @YouTube @SeneddCYPE @ErwCymru @EAS_Equity @CSCJES @GwEGogleddCymru @
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If you're struggling with a midafternoon #backtowork slump our #funding news might bring a smile to your face! Youthled groups or projects in Swansea can apply for up to £3000 but don't delay, applications must be received by Midday on January 16th. scvs.org.uk/news/syb-grants-…
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The outcome of @ActiveProject_ has been published in @AmJPrevMed. I’m over the moon that this is finally out there!
A much bigger release of this is coming in January but for now 👇🏻
ajpmonline.org/article/S0749… – at Swansea, Wales
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"All children should have an equal chance to achieve thier potential" a lovely central plank from @childcomwales, we couldn't agree more! Let's iron out more inequality in this assembly term.
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#FlashBackFriday to article by @MickeyLJ & @SineadBr on Heart disease risk starts young – improving teenager health theconversation.com/heart-di… via @ConversationUK
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If you’re at #CFCBristol2019 and were in session 2D - here is the Teenage Recommendations Video👇🏻
How can we involve teenagers in designing spaces they want to be active in? Ask, listen and implement. The smallest of changes could make a huge difference.
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This year's celebration of #PowerOfYouth wouldn't have been possible without the energy & determination of the @iwill_campaign team to:
🔸️Challenge stereotypes
🔸️Amplify young people's voices
🔸️Value #Partnership
What a talented team 👏👏👏
Roll on #iwillWeek 2020!
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Go to or know anyone at these universities?
Please encourage students to register to vote. Their voices matter.
#academictwitter #phdchat #highered #ukedchat
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5 out of 5 experts say kids should be encouraged to climb trees!
'Should I let my kid climb trees? We asked five experts'
Five out of five experts said yes - for their explanations read the @ConversationUK article at: theconversation.com/should-i…
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Predictors of cardiovascular health in teenagers (aged 13–14 years): a cross-sectional study linked with routine data. New findings from @MickeyLJ @ActiveProject_ openheart.bmj.com/content/6/… @BHFCymru @SwanseaUni @SwanseaMedicine @SwanseaCouncil @BristolUni
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@charl_todd at today’s Poster session at #WPHC19 #outdoorlearning #research #health #Wellbeing @HAPPEN_Wales #Primaryschoolnetwork #Wales
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Great to be part of this project with @HAPPEN_Wales and see the hard work and dedication of teachers and pupils being rewarded #outdoorlearning #wellbeing
Great article in today’s Evening Post about our approach to outdoor learning and our partnership with @HAPPEN_Wales @emily_marchant @SwanseaUni @NCPHWR_Wales @charl_todd @_OLW_ @OutdoorPedagogy @ErwCymru @WalesOnline #wellbeing #healthyconfidentinvividuals @GHCDon
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*NOW RECRUITING* schools to our free primary school health network...
@HAPPEN_Wales aims to improve the health and wellbeing of children in Wales. Are you a primary school or know any primary schools that want to be involved? Sign up at...
happen-wales.co.uk
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