Research shows children who stay a healthy weight tend to be fitter, healthier, better able to learn, and more self-confident. They're also much less likely to have health problems in later life. Children whose parents encourage them to be active and eat well are more likely to stay a healthy weight and grow up healthy.
NHS National Child Measurement Programme
Education resources
- Guidance to increase physical activity among children and young people in schools and colleges (PDF - GOV.UK)
- Primary PE Activities (Youth Sport Trust)
- Creating Active Schools
- PE and sports in schools guidance (GOV.UK)
- PE and sport premium guidance for primary schools (GOV.UK)
- National curriculum in England: PE programmes of study (GOV.UK)
Local support services
- Free adult and child weight management services in Central Bedfordshire (Choose You)
- Healthy weight
- Active Lifestyles
- Be Active