FAQ's

FAQ

• How do we take part in a small playground?
  Even with limited space, most schools and nurseries have plenty of outdoor areas for children to get moving. The Daily Mile doesn’t have to be a mile in distance and doesn’t need a large space—it’s all about keeping children active, no matter what’s available! Multiple laps of a small space give children more opportunities to interact as they take part. Some schools and nurseries even choose to do The Daily Mile off-site if that works better for them.
• Is The Daily Mile inclusive?

  All children can take part, regardless of age, ability, or circumstances. They have a shared, social experience and enjoy the benefits of being active together. Because it’s not a race, no-one loses, and all children succeed. Children with complex needs can be supported to take part, with adaptations to ensure it's right for the child.
  What counts is not the distance they do but the fact that children all participate in 15 minutes of daily physical activity outside together. 

• Can we do The Daily Mile as part of PE?
  The Daily Mile is not PE or sport; it’s ideally supplementary to any physical activity or play a child would normally get during the school day, an extra 15-minute brain boost, contributing to the World Health Organisation’s recommended 60 active minutes each day. It’s physical activity in a social setting, with an emphasis on fun and inclusivity. It helps improve children’s stamina and well-being, supporting their participation in PE and sport, and enhancing their ability in both.
• How do we fit it into the school day?

  We know the demands of the curriculum, so The Daily Mile can be done whenever it fits your class schedule—whether as a morning boost, a mid-day refocus, or an afternoon wind-down. It’s designed to be quick and simple with minimum fuss and maximum impact, helping children get more from the time spent in the classroom.