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Schools - Testimonials
Parent - Huddersfield central children's centre
“Would definitely recommend this course to anybody. The tutors have been great at getting everyone involved. It has made a big change to mine and my family's lifestyle. I feel healthier in just 3 weeks. I am very happy with what I have learned. I find myself teaching other family members about how to be more healthy. A good result.”
Nessfield Primary School - Mobile Health Studio Jan 2011
“I thought the session for staff was very informative and worthwhile. Thought he came across well and knew what he was talking about. I didn't go in with a class but I know that my mum went in with Yr 1 and she said the children enjoyed it, the only negative comment she would make would be that the session wasn't long enough! as she felt the children were a little rushed towards the end.”
“I didn't go to a session with the children but did go to the staff meeting session. I thought it was very good. The 'young man' had a pleasant delivery, with a mixture of practical and theory and lots of useful information. Even though we had probably heard a lot of it before it makes you think! And it did make quite a few of us think as we arrived at school on Weds am armed with water bottles!! And I personally didn't have a glass of wine until Friday!! He said small changes make a difference.”
“I only attended the staff meeting session. It was very good. Nick delivered the message confidently and handled questions from staff well. Excellent. Thanks.”
“Class 13 really enjoyed their sessions, not least I'm sure because the Cougars were there, however, they seem to have benefited from the session in that they have talked about 'balanced plates' since and even pointed out how the balanced plate diagram is a pie chart (we started pie charts today in maths). They had a lot of fun doing the activities and I thought Nick delivered the information in a very clear and informative way which enabled the children to understand the important messages behind the fun.”
Comments from learners at School Staff Training Day, Dudley
“Very enjoyable day. Thanks”
“Good day!
“It was all very good”
“Very good tutors”
“Very well presented”
What did you most enjoy about the day? “Different ways of teaching”
Feedback from parents & PIW @ BELLE VUE (Parents Programme, 2010)
“The course tutors were very good an the parents who came every week came not only for the course content but also to meet with the tutors.”
“The course tutors were the best they deserve a pay rise”
“Looked forward to my Tuesday morning because I knew I would learn a lot and have a laugh with course tutors”
“Being healthier isn’t as difficult as I thought. It’s just small simple changes“
Parent at UAK School (Parents Programme, 2010)
“I didn't know being healthier could be so simple”
“We are now drinking less cola. We didn’t realise how much sugar there was in it“
“Being healthier isn’t as difficult as I thought. It’s just small simple changes“
Christine Cutler, Transition & Secondary School Officer, Parental Involvement Programme
“Thanks very much for the report, it is great. I find the question about 'what activities the children do after school' very interesting. I too am staggered that 90% of children (week one) sit and watch TV etc...BUT I am relieved that after week 6 it has almost a complete turn around.
This proves how valuable you work and programme is and the impact it has on families.
THANK YOU and WELL DONE”
Linda Ward, Children’s Universities Doncaster
“A well thought out programme that is having great impact on participants. The thinking behind the programme is rigorous, robust and is very child orientated to maximise potential and support the developing child. There is excellent evidence of positive engagement, participation and learning going on within this programme. The enthusiasm from the staff for their programme makes learning happen whilst having fun. A fantastic learning destination which is establishing itself in Doncaster with much enthusiasm. Children will develop new skills, gain in confidence and have fun.”
Druridge Bay Community Middle School
What has been your favourite part of the week?
Child at School:
"Doing the quizzes, the troll game, cricket, making new friends, colouring in, playing dodge ball, playing games, rounder’s, playing gauntlet."
Children on Jump on Board programme
What were your favourite parts of the programme?
"Bit where we learnt about the body and how it works and the games especially the blind fold game because it was fun trusting new people." (Jodie)
"Me, my mum and Jessica did a pedometer challenge. Jessica was winning but then I went on a little walk and I won." (Katie)
"I made new friends and we learnt to trust each other." (Leona)
What else did we learn?
"I’ve learnt to skip now." (Iqbal)
"About sugar in drinks I only drink flavoured water now." (Brandon)
"Carbohydrates and different types of fruit and vegetables." (Brandon)
"How to look at packet labels which tell you about sugar." (Jessamy)
Who knows what carbohydrates do?
"The right one’s give you energy."
Clare Morley, Sport & Exercise Nutrition - Leeds Metropolitan University
"Kids today look up to Pop Idols dancing and singing on TV, so the way Let's Get Healthy used different kinds of dance to get the kids active was great. I could see they felt special, like they were the Pop stars. We definitely need to get more kids involved!"
Nick Lowe, Regional Inclusive Activator - Inclusive Fitness Initiative
"The Studio itself was fabulous and a lot bigger than I'd imagined. It was open, light and very spacious, creating a great environment for both children and adults to become healthy. The Health Leaders did a great job of engaging the children. As role models they've a big part to play in the education and promotion of healthy lifestyles. Whilst playing games with fruit, the children all had smiles on their faces, which was great to see. If children enjoy being active they are more likely to become healthy adults."
Marcia, aged 10 - Shakespeare Primary School, Leeds
"I definitely liked the dancing the best; it was so much fun and easy to follow. I wish it would come to my school, it’s better than normal P.E. lessons!"
James, aged 11 - Primrose Primary School, Leeds
"I like the games we played. It was different to a normal P.E. Lesson which made it fun."
Parents
"He absolutely loved it. He insists on eating fruit and vegetables now." (Brandon's Mum)
"Been on other programmes and they didn’t work as he didn’t enjoy it’ He has loved this club and has started to eat fruit, vegetables still a no no but the change is there and he now wants to join the rugby club here at school." (William's Mum)
"Teachers have been brilliant. Would love to see the club run again and my son to be involved." (Brandon's Mum)
"Really enjoyed this and insisted on her T-shirt washed and ready for every session and was really upset it was cancelled when it was snowing." (Abigail's Mum)
Teachers
"The most positive aspect of the programme was the engagement of the families at the sessions and the feedback from home. Attendance was amazing."
