The Recovery Curriculum
Using physical activity and mindfulness to protect well-being
What is the Recovery Curriculum...?
Professor Barry Carpenter has developed the Recovery Curriculum, as a response to a loss of routine, structure, friendship, opportunity, and freedom.
Professor of Mental Health in Education at Oxford Brookes University.
Below is a link to his podcast on the Recovery Curriculum.
https://www.evidenceforlearning.net/recoverycurriculum/#mentalhealth
The Recovery Curriculum and physical activity
The Recovery Curriculum supports schools in reintegrating children back into school life, acknowledging the experiences the children have had. We want children to be happy, feel safe and be engaged in their learning, with physical activity playing a vital role in this process. Embedding increased opportunities for children to be physically active as part of our teaching across all subjects will be crucial in recovery. This will help ensure our children feel safe and secure, emotionally stimulated, physically active, and mentally prepared for both the short and long term challenges ahead.
The Recovery Curriculum commonly uses these 5 ‘levers’ as a framework for helping children back into school life…
Our ‘Back to Life’ programme
In order for children to rekindle social networks, re-establish their self confidence, and boost well-being Sporting Chance have developed the ‘Back to Life’ programme. Back to Life will be live from April 2021, available for schools to purchase as a standalone supplement or as part of an existing package. The programme aims to support pupils transition back into school and education, utilises physical activity, mindfulness, and well-being sessions as vital tools in supporting healthy bodies and healthy minds.
Get in Touch
Contact us to find out how we can support your school with the 'Back to Life' Programme.