Daily Mile Training Health Improvement Team
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
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
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
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
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
The Science: proven benefits Reduces overweight /obesity Reduces anxiety v Improves attainment v v Improves selfconfidence and social skills
The Science: Obesity halved! 50% decrease in overweight and obesity
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The Daily Mile Toolkit Step-by-step guide for Ealing schools
The Daily Mile Toolkit Three main sections SECTION 1: Background SECTION 2: Step-by-step guide SECTION 3: Appendix
The Daily Mile Toolkit 7 steps to setting up the Daily Mile
Daily Mile Action plan Complete this plan before carrying out the 7 steps
Daily Mile Checklist Tick each activity after completion
Step 1: Carry out a needs assessment Three main sections NCMP HRBS Baseline & endline surveys
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
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
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
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
Parent flyer
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?
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
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
Incentivise: Ideas to keep daily Mile fun: Marathon stamp cards
Incentivise: Ideas to keep daily Mile fun: Personal best chart Once a week, record how long it takes pupils to run a mile.
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
Stanhope s Daile Mile launch
Step 7: Review, monitor & evaluate Three main sections Regularly review Evaluate impact Daily monitoring
Frequently asked questions
How far do children run in 15 minutes? Reception Year 6
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.
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.
Ideas to keep it fun: Encourage a personal best o Once a week, record how long it takes pupils to run a mile.
Ideas to keep it fun: Link to the curriculum Walk the Nile River Walk around the world
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.
Do pupils need to change their clothes? o No, but pupils should wear appropriate footwear.
Do pupils need to warm up or stretch after? o There is no need. They just start running at their own pace.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where do I go for funding? For a Daily mile running track Email Nicole : McGregorN@ealing.gov.uk
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: http://schools.golden-mile.org/register
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
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For more information? Go online www.thedailymile.co.uk for videos, news and resources on The Daily Mile. For more information or advice on the Daily Mile, contact Nicole on McGregorN@ealing.gov.uk. The Daily Mile toolkit, resources, templates and staff training powerpoint are available here: www.egfl.org.uk/healthy-schools
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