FAQ's

Below are several questions that we have been asked about The Daily Mile, along with our answers. We hope you find them useful and that they help you get the most out of The Daily Mile.

FAQ

  • The Daily Mile doesn’t require equipment, but like any initiative, it can be refreshed with child pleasing ideas to keep the momentum going. You can try things like adding music, linking it to the curriculum, changing the route, or inviting parents to join in. These are just a few simple ideas that have worked for other schools, and you can also explore our 'Keeping It Fresh' resource for more suggestions.
  • No, The Daily Mile is non-competitive by design. Once children start running or wheeling, there’s no leader, helping to remove the pressure of feeling behind. However, if desired, children can count their laps, providing an opportunity to monitor their personal bests without discouraging others. Some schools even choose to track the total laps as a class or school, linking it to subjects like maths or geography.
  • ​​​​​​No equipment is needed meaning that there is no set up or tidy up for teachers and no cost.
  • We know the demands of the curriculum, so The Daily Mile can be done whenever it fits your class schedule—whether as a morning boost, a mid-day refocus, or an afternoon wind-down. It’s designed to be quick and simple with minimum fuss and maximum impact, helping children get more from the time spent in the classroom.
  • All children can take part, regardless of age, ability, or circumstances. They have a shared, social experience and enjoy the benefits of being active together. Because it’s not a race, no-one loses, and all children succeed. Children with complex needs can be supported to take part, with adaptations to ensure it's right for the child.
    What counts is not the distance they do but the fact that children all participate in 15 minutes of daily physical activity outside together. See our specific inclusion guidance here