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Hertfordshire Health Profile 2011 New

Hertfordshire at a Glance

The health of people in Hertfordshire is generally better than the England average. Deprivation is lower than average, however 32,415 children live in poverty. Life expectancy for both men and women is higher than the England average.

Priorities in Hertfordshire include physical activity and obesity, particularly among younger people, helping the growing older population to maintain their health and continuing to reduce levels of smoking.

10 June 2011

• www.healthprofiles.info
• Hertfordshire Health Profile (pdf file)
• NHS: Factsheet 3: Physical Activity Guidelines for 5-18 Years (pdf file)
• NHS: Factsheet 2: Physical Activity Guidelines for under 5s for children who are capable of walking (pdf file)
  

• Excel 2003, 30kb/1 sheet, 22/11/2011, health_profile2010_districts_overview

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Herts Physical Activity Alliance Group

The Hertfordshire Physical Activity Alliance, is chaired by Robin Trevelyan of the PCT and members cover the broad range of partners involved in physical activity across all ages and sectors.  The group has contributed to a county plan which is at draft stage and on hold awaiting further announcements about the re-structuring of public health.

Minutes of Meetings

November 2010

• Word 2003, 57kb/3 pages, 01/02/2011, nov2010_hpaa_minutes.doc

Formerly Herts Physical Activity Group

This group brings together current work happening across the county for children and young people in the area of physical activity. From this any gaps in delivery can be identified and the group will be able to look at ways of combating these gaps.

Attendees

Anyone across Hertfordshire who has a remit of physical activity. (Focusing on Physical Activity in general to begin with) (Agendas will be made available before meetings to determine if other colleagues need to be invited to attend).

• Acrobat pdf, 48kb/1 page, 22/05/2008, hpa_group_terms_ref.pdf

Minutes of Meetings

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Healthy Weight

Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: Strategy to Reduce Child Obesity Levels in Hertfordshire: 2009-2011

Childhood obesity is an escalating public health problem and the prevalence has rapidly increased in recent years. In Hertfordshire, 1 in 4 children are currently either overweight or obese. Unlike most adults, children cannot choose the environment in which they live or the food they eat. They also have a limited ability to understand the long-term consequences of their behaviour. Therefore, children require special attention when fighting the obesity epidemic. Due to the complexity of this problem, we need a national and local commitment to change our environment, both physical and social. A multi-agency approach is key to tackling obesity.

• Acrobat pdf, 397kb/16 page, 02/02/2011, healthy_weight_healthy_lives.pdf

Measuring Height & Weight in Children in Year 6 - 2010-11

The Department for Education and the Department of Health have a shared programme of work to improve children’s health and wellbeing. Promoting healthy weight in children is an important part of this programme. As part of this programme, the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) requires all children in Reception and Year 6 to be weighed and measured. More...

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Physical Activity Statistical Report

A Statistical Picture Interim Report: July 2007

This report draws on data findings from the following Surveys commissioned within Hertfordshire County Council’s Children, Schools and Families department:

• Health Related Behaviour Questionnaire 2006
  (completed by over 9600 pupils aged 9 to 15 years in 112 schools across the Primary and Secondary phases in Hertfordshire)
• Viewpoint School Survey
  (completed by 1555 pupils in 17 schools across the primary, secondary, post 16 and special phases)

This report looks at the following areas:

1. Amount of physical activity pupils are currently doing
2. Pupils enjoyment of physical activity (data from Health Related Behaviour Questionnaire)
3. What pupils do after school, at the weekend or in the holidays (data from Viewpoint Survey)
4. Activities pupils most enjoy and would like to do more of or start trying
5. Factors affecting pupils participation in physical activity (data from Viewpoint Survey)
6. How fit pupils perceive themselves (data from Health Related Behaviour Questionnaire)
7. Data by district/boroughs (data from Health Related Behaviour Questionnaire)
8. Action Points

• Acrobat pdf, 82kb/9 pages, 22/05/2008, pa_stats_report.pdf

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Resources

Take 10

• Take 10 £64.71 ex VAT per pack (FS, KS1 and KS2)
• Take 10 en francais £29.00 ex VAT per pack (FS, KS1, KS2 and KS3)
• Link to shop: www.deseducation.org/eshop

Healthy Schools Physical Activity

• Healthy Schools Physical Activity Booklets £9.99 (FS, KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4) All schools received a Support Material Folder November 2007 with 2 Physical Activity Booklets included. For additional or duplicate copies a cost is involved.
• Link to shop: www.heatlhyschools.gov.uk/Shop
• Additional Materials to Support Physical Activity Booklets
• Link to information: www.heatlhyschools.gov.uk/Resources
  

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Take 10 - KS1 & KS2

Take 10 is a resource to help increase daily physical activity for all pupils in Primary schools. It is a collection of activities that get children active for short 10 minute periods.

Take 10 has been produced by Devon Education Services following a 2 year research project called “Fit to Succeed”. This project looked at the relationship between physical activity and academic performance. Physical Activity has been shown to aid effective learning through improving and developing key traits such as concentration, memory, motivation, enthusiasm as well as increasing self esteem and confidence.

The resource covers 6 themes:

1. Activities for Small Spaces
2. Running and Chasing Games
3. Co-ordination and Manipulation Challenges
4. Aerobics
5. Actions Rhymes
6. Skipping

The resource is made up of 3 activity card booklets covering the different key stages (Foundation and Key Stage 1, Lower Key Stage 2 and Upper Key Stage 2), 3 DVD’s (Aerobics, Action Rhymes and Skipping) and an Action Rhymes CD.

To purchase the Take 10 resource (£64.71 ex. VAT), follow the link below to Devon Education Service on-line shop:

• www.deseducation.org/eshop

Jo Howlett, Physical Activity Adviser, is available to offer guidance and support with implementing this resource in school. Jo has delivered practical training in staff meetings which lasts an hour and a half, detailing all aspects of the resource. Jo has also developed some ideas and adaptations to some of the activities including:

• Pass the Beanbag
• Fruit Squash
• Number Up 1!
• Maths in motion
• Focusing Activities
• Circles
• Beautiful Balances 1
• Shape
• Wake Up! Activities
• Mixed Up Swimming!

• Acrobat pdf, 90kb/10 pages, 22/05/2008, ideas_adaptations.pdf

NOW AVAILABLE: Take 10 en français

This resource takes original activities from the Take 10 resource and adds Key and Extended Language in French. It includes an Action Rhymes DVD and CD with some traditional French songs as well as ones that have been translated. It also includes a pronunciation CD. To purchase this resource (£29.00 ex. VAT) visit Devon Education Service on-line shop:

• www.deseducation.org/eshop

If you would like any help, guidance or support on either resource please contact:
Jo Howlett
Tel: 01438 844044
Email: joanna.howlett@hertscc.gov.uk

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