However, although the scheme has got off to a flying start, there are still plenty of places available and Haven are urging settings who haven’t already done so to register for their free pack of goodies.
Haven organisers say, ‘A lot of pre-schools have clearly discovered how fantastic the initiative is, but there are still plenty of others that remain unsure about joining in and will miss out on all the benefits of up to £250 worth of equipment if they do not register soon.’
Last year thousands of children benefitted from using the free sports equipment after taking part in the scheme. But despite the difference the equipment made to the children’s physical activities, it took a while for some parents and staff to get on board. Pre-school leader Judith Cotter said, ‘The only problem in getting the scheme off the ground was persuading everyone there was no catch. They just wouldn’t believe it! But there really isn’t and it’s important to point this out to parents and pre-schools so that they can take full advantage.’
Designed to encourage under-5’s to get the fitness habit early, the web-based scheme provides substantial bags or boxes of sports kit especially chosen to appeal to younger users. Nurseries which took part over the last few years have expressed how much of a difference the equipment has made to their youngsters’ daily activities and wellbeing, as well as how simple it was to get involved in the scheme.
There is no voucher collection involved and early years settings simply need to register their interest on www.havenfunfitness.com and encourage parents to visit the website and leave a simple message of support.
Haven Fun & Fitness is operated by Haven Holidays. For more information click on www.haven.com
4th November 2010
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