As the reflection of the sun glistens off windows and dry grass disintegrates from green to varying shades of yellow, children across the country rejoice in the knowledge they will not be sitting at a school table for the best
Health and wellbeing is one of the hottest topics in the country as professionals fight against a growing epidemic that continues to spiral out of control. The financially stricken NHS is watching valuable funds disintegrate as it reacts to climbing
On the week when schools were nervously awaiting the results from Key Stage 2 SATs tests, new research suggests that hand-eye coordination can affect pupils’ academic ability in reading, writing and maths. A study for the journal Psychological Science assessed
The second annual Vulnerability Report, collated and published by children’s commissioner Anne Longfield, has revealed startling statistics about the welfare of children in England. As reported by SecEd, it is believed that 2.1 million of England’s children are living around
A series of recommendations have been made by the Mental Health Policy Commission in their Investing in a Resilient Generation document. Within this paperwork is an overwhelming call for more funding and priority to be directed towards preventative measures rather
The charity Ambitious about Autism have released startling figures about children with autism. Their statistics show that ‘exclusions of children with autism have increased by 60 per cent over the past five years – rising to nearly 4,500 pupils being
The government has launched what has been described as the “most ambitious plans yet” in the national fight against obesity with Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health, claiming, “the new measures will halve childhood obesity by 2030.” Building upon
A recent review from Tes has found that there is a clear correlation between Ofsted ratings and the socio-economic position of an area. It perhaps comes as no surprise that pupils living in the more affluent areas are more likely
The six-week summer holidays are a substantial period of time to keep your children active, engaged and free from boredom. Fortunately, a variety of XLR8 holiday courses are taking place across the country that help to bridge the education attainment
More than 3,000 children in care have moved home at least four times in the last two years and almost the same figure have experienced at least five upheavals in the last three years, according to the children’s commissioner’s second
We are delighted to announce that Evolve have recently been granted a place on the EDUCATE programme. As described on the programme website, ‘EDUCATE is a unique project bringing together entrepreneurs and innovators, with academics, researchers and educators, to deliver
Just days after it was announced that an average of £2,000 per UK household was required to keep the NHS working productively, staggering new statistics have been presented on childhood obesity. Analysis from the Local Government Association has found that
The NHS funding crisis is not a secret in the United Kingdom, consequently putting the service under severe pressure. 88.5% of A & E patients are treated or admitted within four hours, 6.5% down on the national target. Only 13
The summer term symbolises an annual component for many primary schools across the country…Sports Day. The agenda for such an event varies in each school with some encouraging healthy competition between ‘houses’ or ‘teams’, whilst others are purely focused on
The roar of car engines; the beeping of horns; the grunts of frustrated drivers in traffic; and not forgetting the damage being done to the environment due to pollution. All of these are synonymous with ‘rush hour’ as parents race
West Midlands Health Mentor Jeevan Chagger currently works with students at a special school who have been diagnosed with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and part of his work involves developing fine and gross motor skills through sensory circuits. In this blog,
Figures released by 53 of the 66 health trusts who provide mental health support to young people have shown an increase of 38% primary school children referred for such assistance over the past three years, as reported by the BBC.
Our latest guest blog comes from Julian Stanley, CEO of the Education Support Partnership. He is calling for teachers to ask for help sooner as Mental Health Awareness week begins with a focus on stress this year… Few would be
You may have seen on social media various people from all walks of life posting selfies of themselves covering their eyes with a hand. But why? It is all part of a new campaign by famous TV chef Jamie Oliver,
Mental health issues in schools are not a new concern. Around 10% of young people aged between 5 and 16 have a diagnosable condition with an estimated 50% of problems established by the age of 14. These statistics have been