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According to parents, children are less physically active during the intelligent lockdown

According to parents, children are less physically active during the intelligent lockdown

Forty-two percent of parents estimate that their child is less physically active in spring 2020 than usual in spring. A quarter of parents estimate that their child is more physically active (25%), while a third estimate that their child is equally active (33%). In general, according to parents, children who are normally very physically active in spring continued to be so during the 2020 intelligent lockdown. Children who are normally less physically active in spring remained less active during the lockdown.

KVLO compiles questions about physical education in mainstream and special primary education

KVLO compiles questions about physical education in mainstream and special primary education

As of 11 May, physical education in mainstream and special primary education resumed. This has led to many questions. KVLO has compiled them on a landing page. The questions are based on the guidelines and advice from KVLO, which was drawn up in cooperation with the stakeholders in physical education: the LO Platform, ALOs, FvOv, SLO, the PABO network, the Mulier Institute and physical education teachers.

Guidance on key issues regarding the reopening of childcare from 11 May

Guidance on key issues regarding the reopening of childcare from 11 May

In preparation for the reopening of childcare from next Monday, 11 May, the sector organisations are in continuous consultation with the ministries of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) and Social Affairs and Employment (SZW) in order to answer the questions we receive from childcare organisations and parents in a timely manner. Fortunately, there is now clarity on a great many points. The Interest Association of Parents in Childcare (BOinK) lists four of the most important points below.

Positive effect of The Daily Mile on children's endurance

Positive effect of The Daily Mile on children's endurance

The Daily Mile is a physical activity initiative for primary schools (grades 3 to 8). A class runs for fifteen minutes on at least three school days per week. JOGG, the initiator of The Daily Mile, aims to improve children's endurance through this initiative. Research by the Mulier Institute shows that a group of children (grades 5–8) who took part in The Daily Mile three or four times a week for twelve weeks improved their endurance. In a group of children who did not take part in The Daily Mile, endurance remained unchanged.

What do you do as a teacher when you suspect or have indications of sexual abuse?

What do you do as a teacher when you suspect or have indications of sexual abuse?

What can you do as a teacher if there is a suspicion or indication of sexual abuse? Stichting School & Veiligheid has listed the steps. The article first discusses tips for a normal school situation, some of which also apply to distance learning. The second part focuses on your options when you only have online contact, as during the coronavirus crisis. The tips are mainly written for teachers in primary and secondary education, but are also largely useful for teachers in secondary vocational education.

House of Esports is looking for motivated specialist teachers and assistants with a passion for gaming

House of Esports is looking for motivated specialist teachers and assistants with a passion for gaming

House of Esports is a sports and educational institution in Rotterdam, where gaming, physical education, talent development and esports come together. House of Esports organizes weekly gaming afternoons and offers educational programs focused on gaming and physical education for young people aged 10–18. This year, House of Esports is launching, among other things, a new program at primary schools called ‘Gaming in Society’ and ‘GameGym’. For this purpose, House of Esports is looking for specialist teachers and assistants immediately, for between 3 and 9 hours per week.

UPDATE We are proud of education and childcare, but are not flying flags now

UPDATE We are proud of education and childcare, but are not flying flags now

The #ikvlagvoorhetonderwijs campaign is not going ahead. A large group of civil society organisations wanted to thank everyone in education and childcare next Thursday for their tremendous efforts. Many responses show that this is appreciated, but many people have also indicated that they do not feel it is appropriate at this time. In particular, they do not consider the chosen means—the Dutch flag—appropriate in these times. The initiators understand that. They have therefore postponed the campaign to thank everyone until the schools and childcare facilities reopen. The flags will not be part of the campaign then.

The Netherlands will fly the flag for education on Thursday #ikvlagvoorhetonderwijs

The Netherlands will fly the flag for education on Thursday #ikvlagvoorhetonderwijs

A large number of civil society organizations are jointly calling on everyone to display the Dutch flag en masse on Thursday, April 9, to show their support for education. In doing so, they want to give everyone the opportunity to express their appreciation for the way education is dealing with the coronavirus crisis. Due to the closure of all schools, teachers, education professionals, and parents alike have had to switch to distance learning in a very short time, in order to continue providing all children with the best possible education.

RiskCare Preventie offers physical education remotely

RiskCare Preventie offers physical education remotely

Due to the measures surrounding the coronavirus, 95% of children have been at home since 16 March. In the meantime, many organisations have developed physical activities for children to do at home. The emphasis is often on ‘fun’. Jeroen Matthes, a Motor Skills Remedial Teacher and Programme Manager at RiskCare Preventie, which provides physical education every week for several primary schools in South Limburg, believes it is more important that we can also stimulate their motor development remotely. That is why he developed the ‘Home Physical Education’ series.

JOGG 2015-2019: increasing focus, broader reach and a stronger network

JOGG 2015-2019: increasing focus, broader reach and a stronger network

During the period 2015-2019, JOGG increasingly sharpened its focus in its way of working and its strategy. One example is placing the emphasis on making the various environments in which children and young people grow up healthier, instead of focusing on a healthy weight. Municipalities are encouraged to seek collaboration from within these environments with relevant policy areas and stakeholders. In recent years, JOGG has also further professionalised its support structure for JOGG municipalities, based on knowledge and experience. This is evident from the report ‘Jongeren Op Gezond Gewicht in beeld 2015-2019’ by the Mulier Institute.

Wieblie: a brand-new platform for Learning Through Movement, also for use at home!

Wieblie: a brand-new platform for Learning Through Movement, also for use at home!

Practise multiplication tables on the stairs or search for words in every corner of the house. Wieblie turns schoolwork into fun movement games and makes sure that learning really doesn’t have to involve sitting at the kitchen table all the time. Wieblie was created for education, but during this period it is especially suitable for all those parents who have made the unexpected career switch to becoming a teacher. Wieblie is available to everyone FREE OF CHARGE for the duration of the school closures. Wieblie makes learning fun!

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