Part of Portfolio Question Time – in the Scottish Parliament at 2:30 pm on 9 January 2025.
In September 2022, Scotland was announced as the first daily mile nation worldwide, with roll-out to nurseries, schools, colleges, universities and workplaces across the country. There are currently more than 1,000 nurseries, schools and special educational needs schools that are participating in the daily mile in Scotland, and more than 164,000 children and young people across Scotland benefit. The daily mile can be implemented at no cost, and its transformational impact is well evidenced. Not only can it improve a child’s fitness; it can improve their concentration levels, mood, behaviour and general wellbeing.