Good Reads

Illustration of a diverse group of children and sports coaches, with the words 'Keeping children safe in sport — 5 questions every parent or carer should ask.' Energise Me and NSPCC Sport logos.

Five questions every parent or carer should ask their child’s sports club

Published: 5 November 2026

A new 4-minute animated short from Energise Me (inspired by NSPCC Sport), made with real children's voices.

An older person carrying a plant alongside a younger person carrying a watering can. They are gardening together. A quote says "We care and want to help others. but if we are affecting the persons ability to do things for themselves, its not the best thing in the long run"

Latest Live Longer Better campaign launches in Hampshire to help friends and family support older people.

Published: 2 November 2026

Sensory Circuits Help Andover Children Move, Focus and Feel Ready to Learn

Published: 29 October 2026

Two pre-schools in Andover have taken part in Sensory Circuits training, helping young children move more, regulate their bodies and feel ready to learn.

Building an Inclusive Workplace to Support Different Needs

Published: 18 September 2026

We often talk about making physical activity more welcoming by understanding what people need to take part. We flipped this principle inwards - if we want to work well as a team, we first need to understand each other.

A group of children running in front of their school building.

5 Playground Games for Primary Schools

Published: 2 September 2026

As the new school year begins, it’s a great time to think about how we can make every school day a little more active. Let’s start in the playground…

A woman with grey hair in a black zip up sweatshirt running outdoors.

Neighbourhood Health: From Policy to Practice

Published: 27 August 2026

Neighbourhood Health is about bringing care to where people live and strengthening prevention. So, understandably, it has sparked a lot of conversation about the role physical activity plays in this, as well as what it actually looks like locally.

Get Going Gosport: What We Learnt So Local People Could Lead The Way

Published: 24 August 2026

We tried supporting local people to take charge of funding decisions in Gosport. Here’s what happened, what surprised us, and what we’d pass on to anyone thinking of giving it a go.

A group of children stood in front of a table with green cups on it, speed stacking.

Adapting Physical Activity Events During A Heatwave

Published: 6 August 2026

What happens when your physical activity festival meets a 37-degree heatwave? Here’s how we adapted, what we learnt and why the sector needs to start planning for a changing climate now.