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Should you Force your Child to Play Sports?

Children who play sport enjoy the multiple benefits of keeping physically active. Sport is great for social skills, making friends, confidence, leadership skills […]

5 After School Activities for Kids to get Active in the Afternoon

School might finish mid-afternoon, but the day doesn’t! The hours after school ends are the perfect time to squeeze in some additional activities […]

Fun Christmas Activities for Kids

With so much going on over the festive period, it’s hard to imagine you’ll need any extra inspiration for Christmas activities for kids […]

Why Archery is a Good Sport to Choose for After-Schools Clubs

In the world of sport, both professionally and at school level, archery is often overlooked. But archery is a fun sport that boosts skills […]

5 Football Practices Your Kids Will Enjoy at Home

It’s crucial that sporting practice of any kind is fun and engaging for young children. […]

Getting more girls into football

Lets follow the Lionesses lead and get more girls into football

It’s impossible not to be inspired by the Lionesses incredible success at UEFA Women’s EURO 2022.Yet, no sooner had the trophy been lifted questions were being asked of how the legacy of the occasion would be cemented […]

How Physical Activity in Primary Schools Supports Pupils Academic Achievement and Development

Physical activity is a necessary part of maintaining the health and well-being of young children […]

5 New Sports Activities For Primary Schools

Children playing basketball at a Premier Education Holiday Camp 1

One of the hallmarks of a good PE curriculum is variety. Whilst expert subject leadership, pace, good planning, use of space and child progress are essential ingredients, variety of sporting experiences is the lynchpin of a successful physical education strategy… […]

Inspiration of Olympic proportions!

Children doing gymnastics at a Premier Education session 1

For budding gymnasts, the opportunity to meet a gold medal-winning member of the British gymnastics team would be a dream come true. […]

How Physical Exercise Affects Students’ Concentration in Class

Busy schedules and a focus on academic achievement are often blamed for the decline in physical activity in primary schools. Yet there is evidence to suggest that physical activity brings substantial cognitive benefits too. […]