Today is World Children’s Day, and the Youth Sport Trust are on a mission to raise awareness for an important cause
Parents and carers to young children undoubtedly want the best for them, but there’s a growing crisis that many of us may not even be aware of. In the UK, fewer than one in five children is getting the recommended amount of daily physical activity. This lack of movement isn’t just a minor concern - it’s setting up a generation of children for a future potentially filled with preventable health problems.
It’s thought 20% of children in England are overweight or obese by age five and if we don’t act now, our children face increased risks of brain development, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and mental health issues, with a rising demand for child mental health services.
This is why The Youth Sport Trust is launching a powerful new film today that exposes the realities of childhood inactivity and challenges parents to act. This isn’t just about awareness - it’s about driving real and positive change, and it might be easier than you think Watch the film here…
How You Can Make a Difference:
Watch and share the film: The more people who see it, the greater the impact we can have in spreading this critical message.
Get moving! Download the Healthy Movers at Home resources for easy, mobile-friendly ideas to help your little ones move, play, and grow every day.
Encourage your Early Years provider to explore our Healthy Movers programme and bring daily activity to life.
Youth Sport Trust provides practical, free resources and templates designed to help you easily incorporate physical activity into your child’s day, whether through fun things to do at home or by influencing early years settings to prioritise movement.
The time to act is now. Together, we can build a more positive and active future for our children.
Support your child to be a Healthy Mover today.
Visit the Youth Sport Trust website to learn more and join us in creating a healthier, happier future for the next generation.