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If you’ve ever brought your child to a class and they’ve stayed close to you, watched from the side, or refused to join in, you’re definitely not alone. It’s something I see all the time. A child walks into a new space, takes everything in, and holds back, while their grown up is quietly wondering […]

I’m writing this still feeling a bit on a high from the weekend. My Roarsome sport children went on tour this week to the Uttoxeter Festival of Running, where I was leading the warm up for the junior race. Seeing so many of our children there in their yellow t-shirts felt pretty special, and if

The Easter holidays can feel like a lot for parents. Two weeks to fill.Unpredictable weather (especially here in the UK!).And the pressure to keep children entertained, active, and away from screens. If you’re based in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, or the surrounding areas, you might be wondering: “Where can I take the kids that’s easy, local, and

When we think about children starting sport, it’s easy to focus on the physical skills — running, throwing, catching or kicking. But in reality, the foundations of a positive experience in sport are built much earlier than that. They begin with how a child feels. Feeling comfortable in a new environment, feeling connected to the

Why PE is more than exercise: the link between movement and emotional development

This week has been a bit of a reflective one for me. Roarsome Sport has been named a finalist in the ICAP Awards in two categories: Rising Star and Community Beacon. It’s a huge honour, and one I’m incredibly proud of. But if I’m honest, the part that means the most to me is Community

With the evenings getting lighter, I’ve found myself heading to the park more after school. A bit of fresh air, a climb on the equipment, a quick ride round the pump track — nothing complicated. But I’m always reminded how much it shifts the mood of the whole evening. Children are designed to move. And

When we think about helping children stay active, it’s easy to picture organised sports, classes, or outdoor adventures. But real life doesn’t always allow for that. Sometimes it’s half term.Sometimes the weather is awful.Sometimes your child is tired, dysregulated, or glued to the sofa.And sometimes… you’re just trying to survive the day. The good news

If you’ve ever taken your child to a sports session and found it ended in stress, overwhelm, or refusal to join in, you’re not alone. Many traditional sports sessions are built around things that can be genuinely difficult for neurodivergent children, such as listening to lots of verbal instructions, following complex rules, coping with noise

Not every child runs into a sports session full of confidence. Some children arrive quietly, stay close to their grown-up, and spend a long time watching what’s happening before they even consider joining in. For parents, this can be difficult to see. It’s easy to worry that your child isn’t enjoying themselves, or that they