New to Active Kids?
1. I haven’t heard of Active Kids before. Can you tell me a bit more about the campaign?
2. How successful has Active Kids been so far?
3. When does the Active Kids 2008 campaign launch?
4. What will we receive in our Welcome packs?
1. I haven’t heard of Active Kids before. Can you tell me a bit more about the campaign?
Active Kids 2008 represents the fourth year of Active Kids – a scheme designed to encourage healthier lifestyles amongst school children. The vision is simple: to inspire pupils, teachers, scouts and guides to enjoy living life more healthily. It was essential that Active Kids appealed to all young people, trying to balance energy in and energy out
2. How successful has Active Kids been so far?
Over 31,000 schools and nurseries have registered for the campaign to date. We have already delivered an incredible £52 million worth of sports equipment and experiences since Active Kids began.
3. When does the Active Kids 2008 campaign launch?
The Active Kids campaign will launch again in January 2008.
4. What will we receive in our Welcome packs?
A wide range of material to help rally the support of parents and kids, including:
• Active Kids 08 catalogue
• Resource pack – containing ideas for encouraging physical activity and information designed to highlight the importance of a healthy, balanced diet
• Banner
• Voucher collection box
• Posters
• Progress chart and stickers
Already registered for Active Kids?
1. My school placed an order as part of last year’s scheme and we are still waiting for all or some of our equipment. What should I do?
2. My school registered for Active Kids 2007 and we have received a letter from Sainsbury’s about Active Kids 2008. Will we be automatically registered for 2008 if we don’t opt out of the campaign?
3. What is the £1 fee that is mentioned in the Terms and conditions for?
4. I don’t want my school to be featured in the local press – can we still register?
5. My school is already registered – do I still have to update my contact details to gain access to online resources?
6. My school still has some vouchers left over from Active Kids 2007. Can we use these for Active Kids 2008?
7. How do I arrange the free collection of my vouchers and order form by DHL?
1. My school placed an order as part of last year’s scheme and we are still waiting for all or some of our equipment. What should I do?
If you have any specific questions regarding your order, or any of the equipment you have received, please contact the Active Kids helpline on 0844 415 8440.
2. My school registered for Active Kids 2007 and we have received a letter from Sainsbury’s about Active Kids 2008. Will we be automatically registered for 2008 if we don’t opt out of the campaign?
That is correct. Unless you tick the opt-out box and send the slip back to the address stated by 5 January 2008, you will automatically be re-registered for the campaign.
This means you will receive your Welcome pack, which includes a catalogue, educational resource pack and support materials to help rally the support of pupils and parents, during January 2008.
3. What is the £1 fee that is mentioned in the Terms and conditions for?
Your school pays Sainsbury’s £1 for any equipment you redeem and Sainsbury’s pays you £1 for the use of your school name in local press and publicity. These two sums will be offset against each other, so no money will physically change hands, although an invoice will be issued and sent to your school for your records only.
If your school is VAT registered, please remember your invoicing obligations.
4. I don’t want my school to be featured in the local press – can we still register?
In previous years many schools were featured in their local press through Active Kids and this was extremely well received by both teachers and pupils alike. This is a great opportunity for your school to gain coverage and highlight participation in a fantastic campaign. If you really don’t want the opportunity to be featured in local press, then call Active Kids on 0844 415 8440.
5. My school is already registered – do I still have to update my contact details to gain access to online resources?
Even if you remember your password and username from last year, it is important that you confirm these by entering your details again. Simply click here to confirm your contact details and gain access to online resources, receive email updates and check your Nectar donations balance.
6. My school still has some vouchers left over from Active Kids 2007. Can we use these for Active Kids 2008?
No, vouchers cannot be banked for use in a future campaign. All vouchers collected must be used to redeem equipment and experiences in that year.
7.How do I arrange the free collection of my vouchers and order form by DHL?
All you have to do is follow the instructions detailed in the ‘How to order’ section. Alternatively, to help you arrange collection, you can call the Active Kids helpline on 0844 415 8440 to arrange pick up.
Please note that we are unable to offer the same day collection service, although there will be a range of set dates of collection for you to choose from.
Collecting Active Kids vouchers?
1. We are keen to collect Active Kids vouchers – where is our local Sainsbury’s?
2. Can we collect Active Kids vouchers from Sainsbury’s Locals?
3. How else can we collect Active Kids vouchers?
4. How many vouchers can I get in one transaction, and are there any products that I cannot earn vouchers from?
5. Exactly what foods will entitle me to bonus vouchers?
6. What can we get with the Active Kids vouchers?
1. We are keen to collect Active Kids vouchers – where is our local Sainsbury’s?
You can collect Active Kids vouchers from all Sainsbury’s stores, including groceries online at sainsburys.co.uk/groceries and at Sainsbury’s petrol stations. One voucher is earned for every £10 a customer spends in a single transaction. (Please also see below for exemptions, how to earn vouchers in Sainsbury’s Locals, and how to earn bonus vouchers.)
Visit sainsburys.co.uk/storelocator and use the ‘store locator’ to find your nearest store.
2. Can we collect Active Kids vouchers from Sainsbury’s Locals?
Yes, vouchers can also be collected from Sainsbury’s Locals. One voucher is earned for every £5 a customer spends in a single transaction at Sainsbury’s Locals.
Vouchers can be collected from converted Bells and Jacksons stores.
3. How else can we collect Active Kids vouchers?
Once the scheme has launched you can convert your Nectar points to Active Kids vouchers and donate them to a school of your choice online at nectar.com.
4. How many vouchers can I get in one transaction and are there any products that I cannot earn vouchers from?
One Active Kids voucher will be earned for every £10 spent instore or online at sainsburys.co.uk in a single transaction.
One extra Active Kids voucher will be earned for every £10 spent on all fresh fruit and vegetables and all products with the healthy apple symbol.
One Active Kids voucher will be earned for every £5 spent in Sainsbury’s Locals.
The above excludes purchases from the Concessions and Tobacco Kiosk, prescription medicines, infant formulae, National Lottery tickets, scratch cards, Shell petrol, stamps, e-top up, phone cards and gift tokens.
5. Exactly what foods will entitle me to bonus vouchers?
All fresh fruit and vegetables and all products with the healthy apple symbol can make up the £10 you spend to receive a bonus Active Kids voucher, i.e. £5 could be spent on products with the healthy apple symbol and £5 on fresh fruit and vegetables.
The bonus offer will be clearly communicated around the store.
6. What can we get with the Active Kids vouchers?
You can redeem your Active Kids vouchers against a wide range of active equipment, sports kit, live sports events, active experiences and coaching sessions in your school, and for exciting activities such as dance, martial arts and activity holidays. You will also be able to exchange your vouchers for cooking equipment, in conjunction with the Active Kids Get Cooking scheme.
Schools that register with Active Kids will be sent a catalogue detailing the range of equipment, sports kit and experiences available.
A copy of the catalogue will also be available at the Customer Services desk instore.
Scouts and Guides registration
1a. I can’t find my member number (Scouts only).
1b. I can’t find my unit number (Guides only).
2a. My member number isn’t recognised when I try to register online (Scouts only).
2b. The unit/group that I want to register isn’t listed online (Guides only).
3. The section/unit/group that I want to register has already been registered by someone else – what can I do?
4. If I register my group/division will all my sections/units also be registered?
5. How do I register my scouting/guiding group?
6. I don’t have Internet access and I want to register my scouting/guiding group.
7. What can we get with the Active Kids vouchers?
1a. I can’t find my member number (Scouts only).
Your member number can be found with the letter accompanying your Scouting magazine. Alternatively, if you have a warrant card, your member number will appear on this.
1b. I can’t find my unit number (Guides only).
You can find your unit number by logging onto the secure member area at girlguiding.org.uk/activekids or by calling your local regional office.
2a. My member number isn’t recognised when I try to register online (Scouts only).
If your member number is correct, it may be that you have asked for your details not to be shared with third parties. You will need to email active.kids@scouts.org.uk and inform them that you want to register for Active Kids and they should make your details available for registration.
2b. The unit/group that I want to register isn’t listed online (Guides only).
Please call the Girlguiding UK Information Team on 020 7834 6242 or contact your regional office at girlguiding.org.uk/addressbook help in finding your group's unique ID number.
3. The section/unit/group that I want to register has already been registered by someone else – what can I do?
Unfortunately, we can’t re-register the group/section. For Scouts, you will need to email active.kids@scouts.org.uk. For Guides, please call the Girlguiding UK Information Team on 020 7834 6242 or contact your regional office at girlguiding.org.uk/addressbook for help in finding your group's unique ID number.
4. If I register my group/division, will all my sections/units also be registered?
No. If you register your group/division, your sections/units will not automatically be registered. If your sections are likely to collect enough vouchers to place their own order, then they will need to register for the Active Kids scheme separately.
5. How do I register my scouting/guiding group?
You can register your scouting/guiding group by clicking on the relevant tab on the left.
6. I don’t have Internet access and I want to register my scouting/guiding group.
If you don’t have Internet access, then call Active Kids on 0844 415 8440 and you can register over the phone.
7. What can we get with the Active Kids vouchers?
There is a designated outdoor section, including specifically sourced products for Scouts and Guides, such as a limbo set or outdoor chess set. In addition, you can collect for a wide range of active equipment, sports kit, cooking equipment and active experience and coaching sessions.
PGL
1. What is PGL?
2. Why have Active Kids linked up with PGL?
3. What kinds of courses do PGL offer?
4. How can I find out more?
1. What is PGL?
PGL is the UK’s leading provider of residential multi-activity courses for kids aged 7 to 17 years. PGL has 18 residential centres across England, Scotland and Wales welcoming more than a quarter of a million young people every year.
2. Why have Active Kids linked up with PGL?
The Active Kids and PGL partnership aims to:
• further promote health and fitness
• inspire a greater interest in PE and outdoor activity
• give young people a real sense of individual achievement, no matter what their abilities
3. What kind of courses do PGL offer?
PGL courses vary in duration from two to seven days and include a wide range of land-based activities and watersports.
4. How can I find out more?
To find out more about PGL’s curriculum-based activities and study courses or to order a brochure, visit pgl.co.uk or call 0870 333 8989 and remember to quote ‘Active Kids’ when booking.
Full details will be referenced in the Active Kids 08 catalogue.
MEND
1. We’ve seen Active Kids is associated with MEND – who are MEND and what does the partnership mean?
2. What do MEND do?
3. How can we get involved with the MEND programme?
4. What does the programme cost?
1. We’ve seen Active Kids is associated with MEND – who are MEND and what does the partnership mean?
MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition... Do it!) is an organisation that is working to tackle obesity in 7 to 12-year-olds. Since 2007 Sainsbury’s Active Kids have been supporting MEND to make the programme available to a wider audience.
2. What do MEND do?
Specifically, the MEND programme consists of 18 sessions (one-hour sessions, twice a week) that encompass games, activities and swimming as well as interactive discussions, confidence building, demonstrations and education about healthy eating.
3. How can we get involved with the MEND programme?
Places on the programme are limited, to ensure an excellent child to tutor ratio. Please visit mendprogramme.org or call 020 7168 7565 for more information and to register.
Children will be assessed based on their age, weight and health.
4. What does the programme cost?
The programme is totally free.
