Olympian brings programme to region
A new programme by a British Olympian to support physical education across primary schools is set to roll out.
The Beth Tweddle Curriculum Programme is set to be made available to schools in Wolverhampton from September.
The 10-week online programme was launched successfully in the North West and consists of weekly videos and resources provided exclusively by Olympic Medallist and World Champion Gymnast, Beth Tweddle MBE.
Since its launch in 2015, the curriculum has engaged over 30,000 children and more than 300 schools across the North West.
Beth Tweddle said it was crucial to children to be fit and active.
She said: "I’m passionate about ensuring all children are given the opportunity to have fun and stay active in school.
"This next step to offer our programme in Wolverhampton is something myself and the team are so proud of.
"We’ve had nothing but great feedback so far from pupils and teachers across the North West, and we feel now is the right time for the programme to be made available to more primary schools.
"We designed the programme to be fun and engaging with the ability to deliver both in the classroom or living room, if pupils are learning from home."
Schools that sign up will receive a full 10-week programme, with each week focusing on a new value.
The programme works within school term times so there are three start points in a year.
The physical literacy programme aligns with social distancing as it can be delivered within teachers’ own parameters and can support teachers who do not usually deliver Physical Education.
To find out more, go to bethtweddlegymnastics.co.uk/national-curriculum or email samantha.scotland@btgymnastics.co.uk
