As the leaves turn golden and the mornings feel just a little bit crisper, autumn is one of my favourite times to get outside with children. Nature does half the work for us – the colours, the smells, and of course, the conkers! Just the other week, my littlest and I went conker picking. She […]
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“She’s Just Not Sporty” — Why Labels Hurt “She’s just not sporty.”It’s a phrase most of us have heard at some point — maybe even said ourselves. But what does “sporty” really mean? And more importantly… what happens when a child gets labelled as “not sporty”? The truth is, these labels can close doors before
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There’s a powerful movement happening in England right now: the Fight for Ordinary campaign. It’s calling for a SEND system that supports every child — EIther with an EHCP or without — to enjoy education, after-school clubs, and just the simple things many of us take for granted: feeling happy in school, making friends, being
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Sport isn’t just about trophies. It’s about confidence, belonging, and joy. Yet so many girls drop out of sport by their teenage years. Why? And what can we do to change that story for the next generation? At Roarsome Sport: If you want your child to grow up loving movement, not fearing PE lessons, come
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Back to School, Back to Sport The first week of September always feels like a fresh start, doesn’t it? At Roarsome Sport HQ it’s been a big one. My eldest has started school — she’s handled it brilliantly, but like most children, she had a little wobble. And for me, I’m taking a leap too:
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The six-week holidays are over, and many of us are back into routine – whether that means school runs, new classrooms, or simply the return of structure after weeks of summer chaos. Like many families, we tried to make the most of the break. We camped, we adventured, and we finally managed a trip to
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Well, the summer holidays are well and truly here — and like many of you, I’m juggling all the things. Two preschoolers at home, part-time work, running Roarsome Sport, and just the general whirlwind of family life. So if things have been a bit quieter around here lately… that’s why! But I’m back now, and
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Every now and then in a Roarsome Sport session, something happens that reminds me exactly why I do what I do. This summer term, I’ve been working with a little girl in one of my school-based sports sessions. She’s autistic and has found joining in very difficult. For weeks, she stood on the sidelines—watching, sometimes
Sometimes, all it takes is a different face… a different voice… a fresh approach.And suddenly, something clicks. I was recently teaching a PE session at a special needs school, and one little girl made me smile and reflect all at once. We were mid-way through the session and I noticed she’d quietly wandered over to
When It Just Clicks – The Power of a Different Face Read More »
I want to let you in on a little secret…I wasn’t what you’d call “sporty” at school. Sure, I joined in. I wasn’t one of the kids trying to get out of PE with forged notes from “mum” — but it never really felt like sport was for me. I wasn’t picked for the school
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