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An Overview of Spartans Smilers

An Overview of Spartans Smilers . Kenny Cameron. Introduction. Introduction to Academy Background to Smilers Smilers Programme Learning Styles Impact so far. Spartans Smilers at Forthview Primary School 52 children. Introduction to Academy. Registered Charity Social Enterprise

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An Overview of Spartans Smilers

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  1. An Overview of Spartans Smilers Kenny Cameron

  2. Introduction • Introduction to Academy • Background to Smilers • Smilers Programme • Learning Styles • Impact so far Spartans Smilers at Forthview Primary School 52 children

  3. Introduction to Academy • Registered Charity • Social Enterprise • provide new opportunities for more people to participate in sport and recreational activities. • provide learning and development opportunities for people. • have a positive impact on social targets such as health improvement, increased employment opportunities and crime reduction. • help strengthen community cohesion by becoming a focal point for a range of community based activities and programmes

  4. Why Spartans Smilers? • 92% of Primary 7 aged children in North Edinburgh have tooth decay • NHS Tooth brushing Programme stops in P2 • No programmes incorporating oral health & football Girl dribbles around giant tooth

  5. Smilers Programme • 5 week programme • Classroom & Football pitch based • Child Friendly Learning Styles • Covering; • Plaque • Tooth Brushing • Diet • Dental Visiting • Numeracy & Literacy (CfE) Sparry

  6. Smilers- Impact Edinburgh University Evaluation • 80% of boys & girl retain key learning points even after 1 year • Dental registration increase • Over 90% of children have visited the dentist since project • Children teaching family members at home Children love Sparry

  7. Challenges • Timing- NHS staff part time • Funding • School Time tables

  8. Long Term Sustainability • NHS • Licensing • Funding

  9. Questions Thank you for your time. Questions?

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