Aims & Objectives of the Five60 Programme
Project Outline:
Government guidelines show that young people should eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables per day and take part in at least 60 minutes of exercise per day.
Aim of programme:
To offer enhanced support for children and their families to increase physical activity levels and gain access to information about healthy lifestyle choices in an environment which raises self esteem and the ability to make informed choices.
The programme tackles issues and identifies young people that may be at risk of weight management issues, low self-esteem and body image issues.
Objectives of programme:
- To increase physical activity levels of young people in line with Government 5 hour offer.
- To challenge the lifestyle choices of young people.
- To identify children needing extra support and refer onto the Five60 community referral clubs.
- To co-ordinate work needed with complex families and instigate appropriate support.
- To actively engage children and their families within the programme.
- To encourage and educate about the benefits of regular exercise.
- Create an environment where young people feel confident to challenge their lifestyle to improve their health and well-being.
- Challenge the dietary habits by working with young people and their families to raise nutritional awareness.
- Interweave self – esteem raising activities into the programme.
Five60 will be funded for three years through Derbyshire County PCT, and will be offered to all year 3 & 4 pupils across the district of North East Derbyshire.
To find out more about how your school can be involved please contact Kelly Massey.
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