Nursery World - Getting children moving is key to improving their mental health, say MPs

Getting children moving can ‘kick-start’ a solution to the children’s mental health crisis, according to a new report from the APPG on a Fit and Healthy Childhood.

Helen Clark, chair of the APPG and author of the report

In its 14^th report, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on a Fit and Healthy Childhood considers the link between children’s positive mental health and physical activity. It looks at the effects of the digital age and its impact on children and young people’s mental health and well-being and the crucial role of parents and carers.

It points to statistics showing that one in 10 children have a mental health diagnosis and one in four an undiagnosed mental health issue, and comes a month after health education in English schools became statutory alongside the expectation that pupils will be offered at least 30 ‘active minutes’ per day.

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