Xplore

Xplore is a healthy lifestyle programme that provides a friendly, fun and safe environment to help children, young people and their families lead healthier lifestyles and become more active.

The programme is designed to give lots of handy tips around healthy eating and activity so children, young people and their families can try new things to improve their health and wellbeing within their everyday lives. All programmes include healthy eating workshops and physical activity sessions that are age appropriate, and offers ongoing support to families after completing the programme to help them to maintain a healthier lifestyle.

The service is part of the Young Greenwich Youth Service commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich and is completely free to attend. 

If a child has any medical, physical, psychological, educational or emotional condition then we may need to consult with the appropriate health professional before offering a place on the programme.

We may need to refer the child to another service that is more suitable for their needs. Other services include the Children & Young Person Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management and Complications from Excess Weight (CEW) Clinics for Children.

The service offers a range of programmes for children and young people depending on their age and needs. 

After the children and young people have completed a programme, they and their families will receive lots of support including:

• A telephone call around 6- and 12-months post programme to check in and see if we can help in any other way
• Opportunities to attend half term events and/or regular evening activities (see next event below)
• Signposting to activities and events happening in the borough that may be of interest to you

The Xplore service works with lots of organisations in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Click on the links below for more information about what they offer.

"After taking part in the programme we began to schedule time for work out at least once a week. Less screen time and more sleep time" Chee, parent enrolled on Waterfront Leisure Centre (7 - 11 Years)

"It helps me focus more on my physical activities instead of staying at home" Aleena, child enrolled on Waterfront Leisure Centre (11 - 14 Years)

"Our outlook on nutritional consumptions have changed, we have started making healthier choices. Levi knows not to consume lots of sugary food. He complains where there is lots of sugar in his snacks or drinks" Doris, parent enrolled on The Plumstead Centre (7 - 11 Years)

“My family is very motivated and we have made a massive change to our lifestyle. We do more family walks and keep more active. We have stopped buying sugars and choose healthier options. We check labels. We cut out so many snacks as we now check if we need it or just fancy it. The team, are so amazing and we cannot thank them enough” Nabjit, parent enrolled on Waterfront Leisure Centre (7 – 11 Years) 

“She has now realised what food are healthy and not. Talking to someone else has made us realise we needed to change our diet and do more exercise. We have changed a lot of foods we eat e.g. Yoghurt, bread, rice, pasta, milk. She rides a bike home from school most of the days” Parent enrolled on The Plumstead Centre (4 – 6 Years)

 “I believe that Leo is taking his exercise habits a bit more serious and trying to eat better too. I have finally convinced Leo to join a sport activity once a week and he will be doing 1 hour of Jiu Jitsu every Saturday morning” Elizabete, parent enrolled on The Greenwich Centre (11 – 14 Years)

"Our school has been involved with XPLORE for two years.  The two hour program is multi faceted.  Leigh delivers a whole group session for children and parents with family friendly information, activities and quizzes regarding nutrition and exercise, and then in the second hour, the coach puts the children through their 'sporting paces.'  Because the programme is designed to be family friendly, the sporting element is about challenging their own ability rather than a set standard. All the families have gained so much knowledge from attending the course and are far more mindful when they are doing their shopping paying particular attention to the traffic light system" Ms Smith, Learning Mentor and Family Support at St Thomas a Becket Primary School (4 - 6 Years)

For more information please call the XPLORE Team on 0203 795 0715 or email xplore.greenwich@gll.org.

Referrals

For referrals (self-referrals and by health professionals) please do ensure they are sent through the Young Greenwich Service (website). You will need to create an account for the first time you send a referral.