Ipswich virtual PE superhero excited to get back to school
Ipswich's answer to Joe Wicks is looking forward to be being back at school.
Last updated 3rd Mar 2021
Mel Scotland, who owns Learn Play Grow Ipswich, has been teaching hundreds of children virtually over the last few weeks.
The PE and exercise sessions were launched in partnership with the Ipswich Opportunity Area, which is a Government-funded project to improve education attainment in the town.
The sessions out of Rushmere Primary School, which only started recently, have proven popular with hundreds of kids taking part.
Mel says her only regret is not having started them earlier, but said the return to school on the 8th March won't be the end of the virtual sessions.
She says a collection of the lessons will be recorded and kept for children who have to self-isolate, or if in a worst case scenario we end up in another lockdown.
She added that they'll also be available for teachers to use in the classroom if they want too.
Despite the online sessions being so well received, Mel said she is looking forward to getting back to face-to-face teaching:
"You strike up a relationship and bond with the children when you go into these schools.
"So, yeah can't wait.
"It'll be great to see so many smiling happy faces.
"Helping them settle back in, I'm sure it'll be a big move I'm sure for many pupils."
All students are due to return to school on Monday 8th March as part of the Government's roadmap out of lockdown.