How? With council funding, it has bought a range of mini-gym equipment, including a treadmill, a rowing machine, a stepper and an exercise bike.
What about health and safety? Staff have had training, but the children only use the equipment once a week for a short time so there is little risk of injury. The children decide whether they want to use the gym or not, but they are always monitored and timed. There are also sessions to warm up and cool down.
How do parents feel about it? They have all been positive. The low-income parents also see it as an inclusive activity, because their children would otherwise not get the opportunity to use such equipment.
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