We're thrilled to announce our partnership with the Youth Sport Trust and Sports Direct on an exciting year-long initiative that could transform how children move throughout their school day.
Tracking the Impact of Active Uniforms
As part of this pioneering pilot at Harbinger Primary School in London, every Reception pupil has received an Always Active Uniform – a flexible, comfortable alternative to traditional school uniforms designed to support spontaneous movement and daily activity.
Moki Bands are playing a crucial role in this research project, capturing real-time data on children's activity levels throughout the school day. By tracking daily movement, we'll be able to demonstrate with hard evidence how a simple change in uniform policy can make a meaningful difference to children's physical activity.
Why This Matters
The statistics are stark: only 47% of young people achieve the recommended 60 minutes of daily activity. In Tower Hamlets, where Harbinger Primary School is located, over half of children are overweight or obese by age 11.
This pilot explores whether removing the barrier of restrictive uniforms can help tackle this growing inactivity crisis. Early adopters of active uniforms have already reported benefits including improved comfort and focus in class, greater inclusion for girls and pupils with SEND, and reduced costs for families.
What Our Co-Founder Says
Mike Outlaw, Co-Founder of Moki, said: "We're excited to support this pilot and see how active uniforms can help embed movement into the school day. At Moki, we've seen how even small changes to a child's routine can make a big difference and by tracking daily activity, we'll be able to demonstrate with real data that this simple change works. We believe school uniforms should support how children naturally live, learn and move, rather than restrict them."
Building the Evidence Base
The pilot will run throughout the 2025/26 academic year, with results reviewed in 2026. This data-driven approach is exactly what Moki was built for – turning daily movement into clear, meaningful insights that help educators understand how their students move and what changes can make the biggest impact.
We're proud to be part of this initiative alongside the Youth Sport Trust, Sports Direct, and Under Armour, and we look forward to sharing the results that could inspire schools across the country to rethink their uniform policies.
About the Partnership:
- Youth Sport Trust – Leading UK children's charity for improving young people's health through sport and play
- Sports Direct – Committed to making sport and activity accessible to all children
- Moki – Providing activity tracking technology to capture real-time movement data throughout the pilot