This resource supports practitioners to sign up to the Daily Mile and embed the program in daily school life. It promotes the programs core principles for effective delivery and impact:

• Quick (15 minutes);
• A minimum of 3 times a week;
• Social, non-competitive and fun; and
• Fully inclusive.

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The Daily Mile aims to improve children and young people’s physical activity by encouraging them to be active for 15 minutes a minimum of three times a week at their early years centre or primary. It takes place outside in the fresh air during the school day at a time of the teacher’s choosing. Children and young people can participate in their school clothes and no special kit or equipment is required.

YouTube video: The Daily Mile: A Summary By Elaine Wyllie MBE

PDF file: The Daily Mile - National Strategy (1.6 MB)

Any primary school can implement The Daily Mile at no cost, and its impact can be transformational – improving not only the children’s fitness, but also their concentration levels, mood, behaviour and general wellbeing. Sign up on the Daily Mile website to receive free and downloadable resources.

This welcome pack below will help you get started in establishing the Daily Mile and should be used after registering your involvement on the Daily Mile website.

Science has long proven the importance of being physically active in helping our bodies and minds stay healthy. The resource below summarises the positive impact physical activity has on children’s health, wellbeing and learning – and how The Daily Mile can help children access these benefits every day.

PDF file: The Daily Mile - Published research (461 KB)

PDF file: The Daily Mile - Published research (Gaelic version) (501 KB)

PDF file: The Daily Mile - Poster (396 KB)

PDF file: The Daily Mile - Poster (Gaelic version) (122 KB)

Vimeo video: St Conval’s Primary School Glasgow - Scotland Does TDM

In October 2022 Scotland was announced as the world’s first Daily Mile Nation.  Around 187,000 school children in all of Scotland’s local authority areas are getting active for at least fifteen minutes a day meeting the criteria agreed with the Daily Mile Foundation. More than half of primary schools are now signed up to the Daily Mile. 

The Daily Mile: Inclusion and Equity

Inclusivity and accessibility are at the heart of The Daily Mile. Encouraging participation from all children and young people regardless of age, ability or personal circumstances is a key priority within the program. The format of the Daily Mile allows for appropriate adjustments and/or modifications to be made, ensuring a positive experience for all children and young people.

The Daily Miles Disability Inclusion Resources were developed in partnership with Scottish Athletics, Scottish Disability, Sport & UK Athletics to support practitioners delivery of an inclusive Daily Mile program.

Commonwealth Games Legacy Campaign

The Daily Mile Commonwealth Games Legacy Challenge provides primary schools and nurseries with a simple cross-curricular resource that improves health and wellbeing. Schools that are signed up to The Daily Mile will be provided with a global map, setting out their 50 day journey across the Commonwealth to run, jog, walk or wheel the Games to its next location (Australia). Children are prompted to learn fun facts about landmarks, culture and sporting successes as they virtually travel the globe.

You can sign up for the Daily Mile here.