Physical education, or PE as we call it, is an essential part of the curriculum. It teaches children the fundamentals for leading a healthy lifestyle, and more importantly, helps to create healthy habits for the future. In PE, children explore a range of sports from running and hockey to dodgeball. They have the opportunity to find which they enjoy and talents that they’ve potentially not yet discovered. While some absolutely detest it, it’s a chance for others to have some down time. Below are some reasons as to why it’s a compulsory part of the curriculum and super beneficial for children. This is a collaborative post that was put together…

As children grow up, they become more aware of themselves and how others perceive them. It starts at around the age of 9 years old and continues through to adolescence. It can also be described as the desire to “fit in”. Children feel a sense of pressure to conform to social standards and expectations. While these expectations can be positive like where good behaviour and school attainment are concerned, they can also be negative and put children in situations where they struggle to say no. This is where it’s important that you instil confidence in your child so that they can resist peer pressure and make their own decisions. This…