Health & fitness with an educational focus
Health, movement and mindset – built into the school day.
Active Schools is our school wellbeing and activity programme for schools across the North East.
We help children and young people move more, feel better and build healthier habits through fun, engaging sessions that fit naturally into the school day.
From curriculum activities and health weeks to after-school clubs, staff wellbeing and family sessions, Active Schools gives schools a flexible way to bring more movement, confidence and positive experiences into everyday school life.
School Wellbeing Activities Built Around Your Day
Active Schools helps schools bring more movement, wellbeing and positive experiences into the school day.
Our team delivers physical activity sessions, active learning opportunities and wellbeing-focused support that help children and young people move more, eat well, feel better and build healthier habits in everyday school life.
Whether you are planning regular activity sessions, a health week, an after-school club, a special school event or staff wellbeing support, Active Schools can be shaped around your timetable, pupils and school priorities.
Active Families can provide in-school sessions for:
- Curriculum Time Activities
- Special School Events
- Breakfast, Lunch and After-School Clubs
- Staff Wellbeing
- Health Weeks
- Parent/Carer and Child Activities
Step Into STEM: STEAM Explorers After-School Club
Spark curiosity after the bell.
STEAM Explorers is a hands-on after-school club that brings Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths to life through creative activities and real-world themes.
Step Into STEM is part of our wider Active Schools offer, with STEAM Explorers giving schools a structured after-school club version that can be delivered over six weeks. As part of Active Schools, it gives schools a fun and engaging way to help children build confidence, think creatively and develop problem-solving skills beyond the classroom.
What’s included:
- 6 weekly after-school sessions
- Group size of up to 20 children
- Creative weekly themes
- Take-home rewards including a certificate, medal and special STEAM gift
- Delivered by friendly, DBS-checked facilitators
Weekly themes include:
- I Have a Bright Idea!
- I Can Care for Our Planet
- Shapes & Structures
- Energy & Light
- Technology: Creative & Clever
- Manufacturing & Making
STEAM Explorers helps schools offer something practical, creative and enjoyable after school, giving children the chance to try new ideas, work together and keep learning in a fun, low-pressure way.
See Step Into STEM in Action
Watch how children take part in a six-week Step Into STEM journey, exploring ideas, materials, design, creativity and problem-solving through hands-on activities.
The programme brings Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths to life in a way that feels fun, practical and easy for children to understand.
From developing ideas and testing materials to using new vocabulary and creating their own designs, Step Into STEM gives pupils the chance to learn by doing while building confidence, curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What school wellbeing activities do you provide?
Active Schools can support schools with physical activity sessions, active learning opportunities, health weeks, special school events, breakfast, lunch and after-school clubs, staff wellbeing and parent/carer and child activities. Sessions are shaped around your school day, pupils and priorities.
Do you offer after-school clubs for schools?
Yes. Active Schools can include structured after-school clubs that give children and young people the chance to move more, try something new and enjoy positive enrichment beyond the classroom. Our Step Into STEM: STEAM Explorers club is one example of this.
Can you support school health weeks or special events?
Yes. Active Schools can help with school health weeks, themed activity days and special events. Sessions can be planned around movement, wellbeing, healthy habits, active learning or enrichment, depending on what your school wants to focus on.
Can Active Schools support health and wellbeing activities for schools?
Yes. Active Schools is designed to help schools build more movement, wellbeing and healthy habits into everyday school life. Activities can support confidence, participation, positive lifestyle choices and enjoyable experiences for pupils, staff and families.
What is Step Into STEM: STEAM Explorers?
Step Into STEM: STEAM Explorers is a hands-on after-school club that brings Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths to life through creative activities and real-world themes. It helps children build confidence, curiosity, teamwork and problem-solving skills in a fun, practical way.
Do you offer staff wellbeing sessions for schools?
Yes. Active Schools can include staff wellbeing support as part of a wider school wellbeing programme. These sessions help schools create positive experiences for staff as well as pupils, supporting the wider school community.