Children who have just completed Primary 4, for whom progress can be reported on, and the progress shows that the child had ‘no concerns’ across all the SHANARRI well–being indicators.

Diet at home Packed lunches School dinners Tuck shop Improve parent knowledge of healthy food choices Workstream 4 – reducing childhood obesity Aim The number of primary 1 children who are obese will reduce form 8.5% to 8.1% by December 2016 Improve children’s knowledge of healthy food choices. Diet at school Improve parent knowledge of the health benefits of physical activity Physical activity out of school Community spaces Increase amount of intense physical activity Increase access to community spaces. Increase amount of physical activity Family income Parent knowledge Improvements Improve packed lunch contents Home prepared food Physical activity at school Timetable Food shopping Local shops Indoor activities Outdoor activities Physical space Equipment Improve children’s knowledge of the health benefits of physical activity

Parental factors Level of fitness attendance Access to physical activity Workstream 4 – reducing childhood obesity Aim 90% of Primary 1 children at...primary school will participate in daily intense physical activity by December 2014 Child’s physical health and development Improve parent knowledge of the health benefits of physical activity Community factors Community spaces Increase amount of intense physical activity Increase access to community spaces. Increase amount of daily physical activity Family income Parent knowledge Improvements School factors Timetable resources Indoor /outdoor activities Teacher skills Physical space Equipment Improve children’s knowledge of the health benefits of physical activity venues Family time

Daily short bursts of intense physical activity for all P1s. Each session takes place during curriculum time, and the active part takes approximately 6-10 minutes. Each session will include a range of activities designed to raise the heart rate and improve physical fitness. Sessions take place daily during the school week (Monday to Friday).

How will we know change is an improvement? Children participating in intense daily physical activity which they didn’t previously, therefore demonstrating an increase in physical activity. Health benefits to daily physical activity are well documented. Measurement of resting pulse rate and monitoring this over a period of time. Teachers will be trained in delivery of physical activity sessions Capacity building – CPD sessions to train more teachers Following the pilot study with one P1 class, roll out to other classes in more schools. More P1s achieving in curricular PE More P1s engaging in after-school activities

What changes can we make? Consider what time of day to implement physical activity sessions

Next Steps Criteria to be involved The Head Teacher is supportive of the project and using the improvement model. The school has a PE Specialist who is on board The P1 class teacher is on board.