National Skipping Day 2027

About National Skipping Day

National Skipping Day will take place on Saturday 27 March 2027 this year and is organised by Skipping Workshops.

Over the years we have received a great deal of feedback from schools and it seems that participating schools fall into two groups: the first are those schools who promote playground skipping on a regular basis throughout the school year and see NSD as a means of celebrating this commitment . By contrast, some schools don’t promote skipping throughout the school year but are happy to take part in NSD as a ‘one-off’ celebration of healthy exercise through skipping. The 2026 event is definitely of more interest to the first group (although we hope all schools will consider taking part.)

For schools taking part in the 2026 NSD we have developed a graded scheme of skills, starting with challenges for Nursery and YR children moving forward to skills for children in Y5 & Y6 who have shown a commitment to developing skipping skills. There are 6 levels in all, starting with ‘basic’ (for the youngest children) moving through to Level 5. For those children who complete the tasks in each level we have a certificate which we hope schools will present to those children who qualify. For each level we will send participating schools detailed staff notes to explain the various challenges.

If you register for NSD 2026 we will send you details of the skills involved in the basic level as well as Levels 1 & 2 plus a copy of the different certificates for each level.

If you feel able to host an all-day-skip visit from Skipping Workshops between now and the end of the academic year Book a visit with us and you will also receive a free set of double dutch ropes and a 7m long rope for your school. 

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