Daily Mile. Training. Health Improvement Team

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1 Daily Mile Training Health Improvement Team

2 Aims of the training By the end of this workshop you will have: Increased your confidence to deliver the Daily Mile Increased your knowledge about the Daily Mile

3 Background Pioneered by Elaine Wyllie, St Ninian s Primary in 2012 Pupils tried to run around field Decided to run 15 minutes everyday to assess changes in fitness

4 What is the Daily Mile? Pupils run or walk for 15 minutes every day Pupils run alone a marked track Pupils go out at any time during the day Officially endorsed by the Sottish government, Chief Medical Officer & Secretary for health

5 Ealing data Overweight/obesity in 2015/16 21% 38% PA 5+ days/week 26% Exercise 5 days a week Exercise less than 5 days a week Reception year 6

6 Why does the Daily Mile work? It s simple It s inclusive It s free Parents are supportive of it It s noncompetitive No need to children to change It s quick No timetable needed

7 The Science: proven benefits Reduces overweight /obesity Reduces anxiety v Improves attainment v v Improves selfconfidence and social skills

8 The Science: Obesity halved! 50% decrease in overweight and obesity

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14 The Daily Mile Toolkit Step-by-step guide for Ealing schools

15 The Daily Mile Toolkit Three main sections SECTION 1: Background SECTION 2: Step-by-step guide SECTION 3: Appendix

16 The Daily Mile Toolkit 7 steps to setting up the Daily Mile

17 Daily Mile Action plan Complete this plan before carrying out the 7 steps

18 Daily Mile Checklist Tick each activity after completion

19 Step 1: Carry out a needs assessment Three main sections NCMP HRBS Baseline & endline surveys

20 Example baseline & endline survey Engaging children fun, friends, fresh air, freedom - The Daily Mile meets the needs of childhood in a golden 15 minutes every child, every day - girls, boys, SEN, sporty, not sporty. no-one is chosen or excluded every child, whatever their age, ability or circumstances succeeds at The Daily Mile. fear of public failure is removed no kit needed - therefore no kit or body image issues

21 Step 2: Organise a project planning group Three main sections Set up a working group Decide who will be coordinate and monitor Involve pupils in your working group

22 Step 3: Consult and discuss Three main sections Most successful when school council drive discussions Consult parents through parent letter Provide opportunities for parents to find out more

23 Engaging parents Example parent letter parents know that running for 15 minutes a day is good for their children the Daily Mile has been driven by parents at all levels it helps to removes parents stress, anxiety and guilt about their children s health children are fit to engage in family life beyond school

24 Parent flyer

25 Step 4: Plan & prepare. Consider the following: Three main sections Where will your pupils run the Daily Mile? How long is track? When should your pupils run the Daily Mile? Who will brief your staff? Do you have budget for a track? When will you introduce the Daily Mile?

26 Risk assessment: Three main sections Overcrowding on track? Uneven running surface, broken track Part of track is out of sight Children not wearing suitable footwear Inclement weather Staff not feeling suitably qualified

27 Step 5: Implement & incentivise Three main sections Marathon reward cards Reward a personal best Morning running clubs Class competitions i.e. with tokens Motivate with music

28 Incentivise: Ideas to keep daily Mile fun: Marathon stamp cards

29 Incentivise: Ideas to keep daily Mile fun: Personal best chart Once a week, record how long it takes pupils to run a mile.

30 Step 6: Promote & communicate Three main sections Promote in newsletter Hold a competition i.e. poster competition Send flyer to parents Have an official launch Hold an assembly

31 Stanhope s Daile Mile launch

32 Step 7: Review, monitor & evaluate Three main sections Regularly review Evaluate impact Daily monitoring

33 Frequently asked questions

34 How far do children run in 15 minutes? Reception Year 6

35 When should pupils do the Daily Mile? o Keep it flexible and allow teachers to take their pupils out at any time during the day.

36 Ideas to keep it fun: Class competitions o Token or sticker for each lap. Year group with most tokens at the end of term gets a prize.

37 Ideas to keep it fun: Encourage a personal best o Once a week, record how long it takes pupils to run a mile.

38 Ideas to keep it fun: Link to the curriculum Walk the Nile River Walk around the world

39 What if it s raining? o Go during a break in the weather or pupils wear a jacket. If its warm, run in the morning.

40 Do pupils need to change their clothes? o No, but pupils should wear appropriate footwear.

41 Do pupils need to warm up or stretch after? o There is no need. They just start running at their own pace.

42 Will the Daily Mile interrupt school lessons? It s a slick 15 minutes turnaround. Often teachers go out when they feel that the children are losing focus.

43 Do pupils need to do the Daily Mile every day? Yes. It needs to be daily or the children will find it hard to do and won't get the full benefits.

44 Do pupils have to run the Mile? Yes, but they can do a combination of walk/run. They do not need to run the same number of laps.

45 Do teachers need to run the Daily Mile too?? It s up to your school and teachers. However, it sets a good example, improves your fitness and motivates the pupils.

46 Where do I go for funding? For a Daily mile running track Nicole : McGregorN@ealing.gov.uk

47 The Golden Mile What is it? How much? Who for? Online tracker. Tracker converts laps into miles and produces reports. 90 per class ( 3 per pupil). Fundraising kit to get money back All pupils Register here:

48 Kid s Marathon: Kids run free WHAT? Run twice a week. Children collect a band after each lap. Digital recording system counts band. COST? For free you get: PPT Digital recording system Training How to guide Letters Invite to running festival COST? For 150 schools get: event stakes to mark out course flags tape lap bands reward stickers

49 Other trainings for you Register via Ealing CPD online Health Champions Programme 29/3/17 EEC Packed lunch policy 3/3/17 EEC

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51 For more information? Go online for videos, news and resources on The Daily Mile. For more information or advice on the Daily Mile, contact Nicole on The Daily Mile toolkit, resources, templates and staff training powerpoint are available here:

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