The project aims to educate and inform parents about the importance of children eating healthy, being physically active through dance and improving diet with support.

The UK has the highest rate of child obesity in Western Europe 1 in 3 children are obese or overweight before their 5th birthday. Children starting from pre-school age spend many hours in front of the TV, playing on computer games.

Parent and carers will be given information packs, in regards to changing their thinking in relation to healthy choices. Parents will be given tailored advice, and to build activities into their daily life.

Sessions will be offered to encourage parents and children to engage in an active session, family activities will be programmed during the school holidays. We will also run a series of lively family Zumba sessions to encourage child parent interaction.