Inspiring safe, active travel for children – news and views from Brightkidz social enterprise.
Clean Air Day is being marked on 20th June this year. It’s a great chance to raise awareness about air pollution and its effects on our health, to think about what we can all do to reduce air pollution and to share ideas and information with family and friends. Why Does Clean Air Matter? Long-term…
This year sees the first ever Legs Matter week, which aims to raise awareness of leg and foot health care across the UK. Issues relating to feet and legs are increasing, which is why healthcare professionals want to help people understand how to take better care of themselves. How does this relate to active travel?…
4 minute read: There are lots of great books you can read that give an insight into how to change behaviour… either your own or those you are trying to influence. My very favourite is Atomic Habits by US author James Clear so I was really excited to have a chance to meet him recently…
4 minute read: Alison, Eryn and Fiona had a fantastically fun afternoon at Grange Primary School in Kettering on Friday, 22nd March joining James from Scootfit delivering sessions to a range of year groups. James had been going from the morning, so he was in full swing when we arrived at the end of his…
2 minute read: Today is World Meningitis Day and although Brightkidz blogs are usually about promoting active travel, this week instead we are turning to our new apprentice Eryn to give you a blog with a more personal story. Over to you Eryn… The theme for World Meningitis Day 2019 is Life After Meningitis. Meningitis…
2 minute read: Do you ever go on a bus? How about a train? Or do you go everywhere by car? Our #Bunnytravels campaign is about showing children, parents and teachers how great it is to use public transport. Bunny loves to get out and about and can give you lots of tips about using…
4 minute read: This was the question I asked myself this morning as I walked past a whole row of cars, stuck in a queue near my house. “Run” makes it sound like they are going quite fast… like it is somehow fun or exciting. It isn’t though. I looked at the faces of those…
2 minute read: A welcome message from Brightkidz Fiona. It’s hard sometimes, when you don’t really have much of a say in the way things work: Get up; brush your teeth; wear your uniform… there aren’t many times in a day when you get to do exactly what you want, the way you want to…
2 minute read: British Science Week proved to be the ideal opportunity to roll physical activity, healthy eating and sustainable living together using fruit, a food blender and a bicycle. Rob Bounds, School Travel Plan Officer at Derbyshire County Council explains; “Having achieved Modeshift STARS Gold, Dallimore Primary School are continuing to promote active and…
2 minute read: Looking for ways to encourage your children outside this spring? Try our Top Ten ideas – and let us know your suggestions for making the most of the season. 1. Fly a kite A kite with two strings is easier to control than one with a single string. Hold the kite high…
