You thought play was a break from learning…then realised it’s how children learn. What looks like “just play” is actually children practising the skills they’ll use for life. Learn more about the importance of play here⬇️ peeple.org.uk/HLE

Our school Broom Valley Community School -enjoyed been part of the Rotherham Baton Relay last week. We were told we were THE best reception and applause of all 86 schools! Go team BVCS! @ccoc_roth2025 @BVCSchool

A school in Rotherham is finishing the final leg of a relay between 84 schools today. Over 300 children between ages 6 & 16 have walked or run to their nearest school to hand over the baton-spanning more than 100 miles.

Rotherham’s Baton Relay = energy, teamwork and community 👏 I was kindly invited to run the last leg - 84 schools, 100+miles and 13,000(!) engaged children along the way. Great example of getting the next generation outdoors, building confidence and having fun! 🏃‍♂️ 👏

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Children’s Capital of Culture Relay Baton complete ✅ 9 legs, 300 children running, 84 schools and 100 miles of Rotherham covered spreading the @ccoc_roth2025 message 🏃🏻🗣️ A fantastic effort from the whole team and a pleasure to be a part of 🤩

Later on today, Miss Berry, Mrs Lillie and 4 of our year 6 children will be taking part in Rotherham's Baton Relay, running from BVCS to Herringthorpe Juniors. What a fabulous event for our wonderful town. #collarboration

Our Children’s Capital of Culture Baton Relay team! 🏆💛@ccoc_roth2025 @WhiteWoodsPAT1

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Huge well done to all the children and staff who took part in the Rotherham Schools Relay Baton today! 🌟 They proudly carried the baton to Anston Greenlands — amazing teamwork and school spirit on display! 👏🙌 #RotherhamRelay #Teamwork #ProudMoment

Wow! What an amazing event! We are incredibly proud of our Rotherham Baton Relay runners 🏃‍♂️ It was so wonderful to see the children supporting each other. @jmatschools @DanBennett01

🏆 Huge congratulations to Lauren Donnelly, winner of the Positive Experiences for Targeted Young People #ImpactAward!   Her pupil-led project re-engaged KS2 girls in sport with 100% club attendance & a Girls Week reaching 300+ pupils 💪   👉 bit.ly/43ZQBzy #SchoolGames

Yesterday we were honoured to be a part of the Rotherham School’s Baton Relay to celebrate Rotherham being selected as the Children’s Capital of Culture for 2025. Well done to all students who took part in running the baton to Rescope to continue the next leg of the journey.

Leading the way for active uniforms! Dressing children for an active childhood will help them concentrate better, and move more, making them happier and healthier @GMB @OPALOutdoorplay @YouthSportTrust @PlayEngland #madetomove @CfYoungLives #activeuniformalliance

We're inviting you to join the Department for Education, Association for Physical Education, the Youth Sport Trust and Swim England for an online session introducing the new mandatory digital reporting form for the Primary PE and Sport Premium. 📅Date: Thursday 12 June ⏲️Time: 16:00 - 17:15 💻Venue: Zoom (online) This webinar will give a clear overview of the new system, with practical examples, video walkthroughs, guidance, and hear from schools who have tested the form. Delegates are invited to submit questions in advance so key themes can be explored during the call. Registration is required – Zoom links will be sent to registered attendees a week before the event. You can learn more here: youthsporttrust.org/school-s… #PE #SchoolSport #Webinar

‘It All Starts with Play’ – New National Campaign and APPG on Play in England -@SheffieldUni sheffield.ac.uk/geography-pl… Researchers from the University's School of Architecture and Landscape and School of Geography and Planning help launch @PlayEngland's new 10-year strategy at the @HouseofCommons. The strategy draws on research from @DrMicMartin, Lecturer in Urban Design and Planning, and @DrPaulBrindley, Senior Lecturer in Landscape Architecture. At the core of the strategy is a call on government to introduce a new National Play Strategy and Play Sufficiency legislation in England (similar to Scotland and Wales). playengland.org.uk/strategy The charity has partnered with @TomHayesBmouth MP to launch the first-ever @APPGonPlay, who said: "We’re building a cross-party campaign for a national strategy that puts children first, protecting play spaces in law and ensuring access to inclusive equipment. That means launching a new All-Party Parliamentary Group for Play. It means dusting off and updating the National Play Strategy, written 17 years ago. It means coming together to put kids first." The University is offering crucial interdisciplinary analysis and research to support Play England and the APPG group’s ambitions. Currently, Dr Brindley and Dr Martin, together with Play England, are working on a live pilot initiative to create a digital dashboard capable of supporting councils in England to plan more strategically for play. @DrMicMartin, said: "Paul and I were delighted that our research supported this landmark campaign and helped Play England launch their mandate for play sufficiency legislation in England. Our ongoing partnership with the national charity will also see us engage directly with the strategy’s implementation. Already we have begun developing new ways to understand and plan for play space provision. Together with Play England, our collaborative goal is to bolster children and young people’s opportunities and right to play, we are very proud to be part of this major national campaign." #ItAllStartsWithPlay #NationalPlayStrategy #PlaySufficiency #UNCRC #Article31 #AdventurePlaygrounds #Playgrounds #NPPF #PlanningForPlay #PlaySpaces

Today we had the most amazing afternoon taking part in the children’s capital of culture relay.@GJIprimary quickly passed on the baton as we ran from Rockingham to Wingfield with a lap of the school perimeter. It was wonderful to be part of such a special event.

What a fantastic day we’ve had on day 2 of the @ccoc_roth2025 School Baton Relay - 25km covered across 15 schools in total! Rawmarsh Community in the AM, Greasbrough to Thorpe Hesley in the PM. Well done to all children and staff who took part @YorkshireSport @YourSchoolGames

INCREDIBLE NEWS! Delighted to announce we're delivering world-leading results! 🤸Research shows physical activity increased by 70 mins on average per week 🛝Sport England renews commitment with £4m investment in Bradford Read the full story bit.ly/438YK4t

Day 1 of our @YorkshireSport @ccoc_roth2025 Baton Relay - over 80 schools from across the borough will be taking part in the relay across 9 legs, finishing at our Festival of Sport in July. Good luck to the children and staff running 🏃🏻🏃🏽‍♀️🏅