Magic Movers: Building Skills, Building Community

In this episode of the Schools North East Podcast, we dive into Magic Movers, an innovative programme bringing together creativity, movement, and community to improve school readiness for our youngest learners.

Magic Movers helps children develop physical coordination, emotional resilience, and early learning skills while building stronger links between schools, families, and communities. But it’s not just about the children; it’s about working closely with parents and carers, giving them the confidence and tools to support their child’s development at home.

We’re joined by four fantastic guests who have been instrumental in shaping and delivering Magic Movers:

• Rob Harker, Head Teacher at Carville Primary School

• Gill Gray, Senior Partnership and Innovation Officer at Wallsend Children’s Community

• Sarah Wilson, Hellcats Cheerdance

• Kate Lockhart, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Little Big Mouth Theatre in Education CIC

Tune in to explore how this collaboration started, what it looks like in practice, the difference it’s making, and what other schools and communities can learn from this powerful partnership.

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