Video
Paralympian Sophie Christensen: How Riding for the Disabled (RDA) changed my life
When I was 13, and my RDA group had just told me they felt they didn’t have the expertise to help me any further, a couple of different people simultaneously recommended applying for South Bucks RDA. It was here (once they let me in, as I had to face the fierce scrutiny of Para trainer Clive Milkins to be deemed worthy of a place!) that I was introduced to Para dressage as a sport, not just as therapy. I discovered I could go to competitions in Para dressage, with the coaching and close guidance of all at South Bucks, who put me on old schoolmasters at first. I was also helped at this point by the Lottery Funded Start and Potential Squads, which took me to my first international competition.
Ted Talk
Want kids to learn well. Feed them well
By Sam Kass
What can we expect our kids to learn if they’re hungry or eating diets full of sugar and empty of nutrients? Former White House Chef and food policymaker Sam Kass discusses the role schools can play in nourishing students’ bodies in addition to their minds. His talk was eye opening, a key takeaway being that research finds children with poor nutrition, especially at breakfast time, have overall lower cognitive function. He clearly defends the effectiveness of nutritious, morning breakfast programs in schools, and their benefits to children for years to come.
