The transfer of responsibility for public health in 2013 to councils has led to new programmes to tackle obesity in children. Some are featured as case studies in this report 'Healthy weight healthy futures' from the Local Government Association. They include councils spread across England, covering both rural and urban environments and with varying levels of deprivation and affluence.Things for active kids over Easter...
Active Kids at Sport Sheffield is a multi-sport and activity Camp for 5-14 Year olds which runs from 8.30am- 5.30pm on the following dates:- Monday 21 March - Thursday 24 March (Friday 25 March CLOSED for Bank Holiday)
- Tuesday 29 March - Friday 1 April (Monday 28 March CLOSED for Bank Holiday)
They are also taking bookings for Summer Camp which runs from Monday 18 July - Friday 26 August.
Active Kids offers a huge variety of activities including bouldering, swimming, trampolining, arts and crafts, free play, team sports and much more.The Active Kids team hold the Sports Leaders UK qualification Energy Club which trains them to encourage healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle in kids. Sport Sheffield, is the University’s sports department; responsible for all aspects of sport and fitness within the University of Sheffield.
For details and how to book: https://www.sport-sheffield.com/sport/active-kids-camps
Things about child health profiles...Public Health England has published the 2016 child health profiles. The profiles provide a snapshot of child health and wellbeing for each local authority in England using key health indicators. The profiles will enable local organisations to work in partnership to plan and commission evidence-based services based on local need. They allow comparison of outcomes between local populations in order to identify and learn from better performing areas. The Sheffield profile is here
Things about equality in young people's health...
The World Health Organisation Europe has published the latest update from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study. Growing up unequal: gender and socioeconomic differences in young people’s health and well-being presents data from the 2013 and 2014 surveys of over 200,000 young people in Europe and North America. The survey covers diverse aspects of adolescent health and social behaviour, including self-assessment of mental health; obesity and body image; dietary habits; engagement in physical activity; support from families and peers; tobacco, alcohol and cannabis use; and bullying. The latest report focuses on the effects of gender and socio-economic differences on the way that young people grow and develop
Things about our opening over Easter...Week commencing 21 March
Mon 08.45 to 19:00
Tue 08.45 to 17:00
Wed 08.45 to 19:00
Thur 08.45 to 19:00
Good Friday - Closed
Week commencing 28 March
Easter Monday - Closed
Tue 08.45 to 17:00
Wed 08.45 to 17:00
Thur 08.45 to 17:00
Fri 08.45 to 17:00
Easter food...
For a completely stunning 'over the top' dessert for Easter have a look at this Easter lemon pavlova from Mary Berry
Congratulations on your Star Award. It was richly deserved.
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