Creating an Active Black Country - a strategy to unite the Black Country to create active, healthier people and places - read more

Skip to main content

How can I make a difference?

You can download the toolkit, logo, and social media resources here, including:

  • Email signature
  • Newsletter, Email and Letter text
  • Press Releases
  • Rainbow Booklet
  • Rainbow Hour Logo
  • Social Media




Headteachers and teachers

  • Pledge your schools support
  • Plan your Rainbow Hour for all pupils at schools each day.
  • Download and share the rainbow booklet for those pupils still at home.
  • Talk to other schools about the Black Country Rainbow Hour
  • Encourage all members and external delivery partners of the school to be involved




Governors

  • Check, challenge and encourage your primary school if they are not involved to provide a daily Rainbow Hour of activities.
  • Share and promote your Black Country Rainbow Hour ideas and activities on social media in newsletters and on your school’s website




Parents/carers and Family

  • Use the Rainbow Booklet to ensure children and young people at home can experience the Rainbow Hour every day.
  • Check, challenge and encourage your primary school if they are not involved to provide a daily Rainbow Hour of activities.
  • Encourage your children to share what activities they did in their Rainbow Hour each day.




Partners 

  • Utilise your education networks to raise awareness of the campaign and encourage schools to pledge their support
  • Utilise networks to promote innovative ideas for rainbow hours and local best practice.




External School Deliverers 

  • Take a look at the Rainbow Booklet for some ideas and inspiration!
  • Encourage schools you are working in to take sign up and pledge their commitment
  • Be creative with your delivery in schools. Use the rainbow themes to develop your activity sessions and be part of the Schools Rainbow Hour!

THE 7 STRANDS OF THE BLACK COUNTRY RAINBOW HOUR

The Black Country Rainbow hour has 7 strands of physical, emotional and creative activities that can support the recovery of the health and wellbeing of our children.

RED

Games Activities

ORANGE

Health and RSE Activities

YELLOW

Move More Activities

GREEN

Outdoor and Nature Activities

BLUE

Mental Wellbeing and Mindfulness Activities

INDIGO

Personal Challenges and Competition Activities

VIOLET

Themed Celebration and Creative Activities

If you're looking for ideas for each of the Rainbow strands keep your eyes peeled for the Rainbow Book. With new editions every half term there are plenty of ideas for activity at school or home.

144

Schools delivering a daily rainbow hour

42162
Pupils experiencing a daily rainbow hour
38
Organisations and partners supporting the rainbow hour