NURSERY children have been playing ball with Kidderminster Harriers Football Club to keep active and learn skills.

Little Trinity Nursey in Kidderminster have been encouraging the physical development of their early years children with weekly football activities with Harriers coaches.

The introduction of the sessions intends to provide a fun experience for the children and assist in motor movement development, co-ordination, balance and listening skills.

Nursery manager, Gaynor Carter, said: “We introduced football into nursery about three years ago thanks to Kidderminster Harriers Football Club and since then it has continued to prove extremely popular with our parents and children.

“It’s also a fantastic way to burn off energy and keep fit.

“We believe it is important to provide as many opportunities as possible to give the children chance to be taught by highly qualified and experienced people so that they can learn new skills.”

Other weekly sessions offered to children include ballet, swimming and P.E. in the gym.

Community sports manager at Kidderminster Harriers, Nick Griffiths said: “Our coaches really enjoy our sessions at Little Trinity.

“It's all about the children having fun with a ball at their feet.

“The bonus is they are developing those fundamental skills of agility, balance and co-ordination.”