Children and Young People News – November 2025
Primary PE & Physical Activity Conference 2026
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday 26 March 2026
Our annual Primary PE & Physical Activity Conference will take place on Thursday 26 March 2026 at The Kent Event Centre, Detling. This popular, full day, face to face conference provides a chance for primary school teachers, sports deliverers and activity providers across Kent and Medway to hear from leading experts and take away ideas to implement in schools.
To help us shape the day around what matters most to you, we’d love your input by completing our short survey. By completing the survey your school will be awarded a discounted conference ticket and entering into our prize draw to win one of three £100 Sports Directory vouchers.
School Games Review 2024-25
This year’s School Games review celebrates the achievements, stories, and impact of the Kent School Games across the county. Through inspiring case studies, engaging videos and participant feedback, we highlight how the Games continue to promote inclusion, teamwork, and physical activity among children and young people.
From local school events to county-wide competitions, the Games have empowered thousands to get active, build confidence, and connect through sport. Explore how we’re shaping a healthier, more active future for Kent’s next generation.
The Daily Mile: Santa Dash
The holiday season is upon us and The Daily Mile Santa Dash is back for another year. On Friday 5 December 2025, schools are encouraged to run, wheel or walk their Daily Mile.
This free, festive event is a brilliant way to help children stay active, feel good and end the term on a high. When schools register, they’ll receive access to a FREE Santa Dash resource pack, including a festive assembly, certificates, and classroom activities that bring the Dash to life. These resources will help you make the day even more magical for your children. A day filled with smiles, movement and festive spirit.
Kent Schools Health Team
Being physically active is essential for maintaining a healthy weight and overall wellbeing. The Kent Schools Health Team offer some excellent guidance and resources for schools and families, including bite-sized videos to help children feel supported in making positive, healthy lifestyle choices. Whatever your shape or size, you can make a difference by leading the way with healthy habits.
Shooting Stars by England Football
Disney inspired Shooting Stars by England Football has been designed to support girls aged 5-11 develop their speaking and listening skills through creative play and storytelling, as well as support the development of their physical literacy and introduce them to football.
Using the inspiration of Disney stories which are engaging, memorable and familiar to the girls participating, girls get ‘lost in play’, work harder and have increased heart rates. The stories inspire girls to get active and engage in sport with their friends. Schools can sign up to access a range of online resources and there is also the opportunity to book onto CPD sessions.
Follow this link to access the resources
Let's Move Campaign
The Government have launched ‘Let’s Move!’, a new campaign supported by Sport England and the NHS, to help keep families active together all year round.
Children need 60 minutes of physical activity each day, with at least 30 minutes of that outside of school. You don’t need to buy expensive equipment or find lots of extra time to make a difference. Every bit of movement adds up to support their health and wellbeing.
NHS Better Health have lots of ideas to help. Whatever your family enjoys, there’s a fun way to get moving together.
Supporting Young People Mental Wellbeing
As the days grow shorter, we often see a decline in young people’s physical activity and with it, a drop in mental wellbeing. That’s why we’re taking this opportunity to highlight the vital role that physical activity plays in supporting mental health.
Sport England’s Active Lives Children’s and Young people survey shows that there is a positive association between being active and improved mental wellbeing. Children who are more active are happier, have reduced depressive symptoms and behavioural and emotional difficulties (Booth et al, 2023).
Active Kent & Medway has worked with a number of secondary schools to deliver mental wellbeing pilot projects, using physical activity sessions to support young people’s mental health.
Training Opportunities
Free Teach Active CPD
Working in collaboration with Teach Active, Active Kent & Medway is delighted to be offering Free Teacher CPD for primary schools across Kent, focusing on tackling inactivity levels by embedding physical activity into Maths and English lessons.
- Tuesday 27 January 2026, 14:00 – 16:00, The Canterbury Primary School, Canterbury
- Wednesday 28 January 2026, 13:00 – 15:00, Cedar Children’s Academy, Medway
All attendees will receive access to exclusive Teach Active resources to kick-start their active learning journey. Please note: A maximum of two delegates can attend from the same school/setting. Booking deadline: Friday 16 January 2026
Youth Sport Trust Inclusion Training
Inclusion Live 2026 bookings are now live! Running from Monday 26 – Friday 30 January 2026, the week of free virtual webinars, funded by the Department for Education, aims to upskill practitioners in how to make PE, school sport and physical activity more inclusive for children and young people with SEND.
This year, Youth Sport Trust will have six webinars covering a range of topics and featuring expert speakers and real-life examples from schools. Visit the booking page to see more details on each webinar and book your space.
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