Last week, the Sunday Post reported that more than 3,500 schools across 31 countries had adopted and adapted the Daily Mile concept to encourage their children to become more physically active. Elaine Wyllie, the founder of the idea, explained, “schools
A study formulated by Pro Bono Economics and mental health charity Place2Be has found that investing in early intervention for mental health issues can have a positive long-term impact on the economy. The BBC reported the following key findings from
The statistics are becoming ingrained in our minds – one in three children leave primary school overweight and one in five are a step closer to health problems as they nestle in the obese bracket. With levels rising faster than
Thursday 12th April 2018 was a landmark date in the progression of Evolve as six Health Mentors became the first to graduate from a bespoke training course designed to develop the skills of new employees. Leah Goode, Nikita Bokang, Tarik
A survey by Westfield Health has found that four-fifths of employees working in the education sector would like more emotional and physical wellbeing support to be offered by their employer, as reported by the Education Executive. David Capper, Commercial Director
Tim Small is a former secondary Headteacher/Principal and has taught in seven comprehensive schools over 27 years. Tim now works as an Associate Executive Coach and regular blogger for one of the UK’s Leadership Coaching companies for School Leaders, Integrity
Jade Lewis-Jones is a Head of Department in a secondary school in Valencia after taking the leap to move abroad from the United Kingdom. In this article, Jade talks about the difference in lifestyles and the impact it is having
Nottinghamshire Health Mentor Robbie Collingburn talks us through how he has used Lego therapy to improve pupil wellbeing and group cohesion at one of the schools he works in. The Background The concept of Lego therapy is one that appealed
Our latest guest blog comes from Brett Summersby. Brett has been a primary school teacher for nearly eight years in South London and Nottinghamshire and is currently English Lead in a Nottinghamshire school. (Twitter: @MrS_Primary) With no better way to describe
Friday 6th April 2018 marked a landmark occasion for soft drink manufacturers as the sugar tax levy came into effect. Manufacturers have been encouraged to cut sugar content in their products or face paying a levy if their drinks contain
At the turn of the year, it was reported that 30% of children living in the United Kingdom are below the poverty threshold line. With some areas turning out higher figures than others, many focussed their attention on particularly deprived
During February half-term, 14 children from Newark in Nottinghamshire entered the new and unique realms of an XLR8 holiday course. With our specially trained Health Mentors leading a variety of activities based upon the popular themes of Superheroes and My
Results from a 12-month report suggest that deprived children living in northern areas of the country will have fewer prospects during adulthood than their southern counterparts. The Growing Up North, Look North report was managed by England’s Children’s Commissioner, Anne
Delivering exciting sporting activities is not a new venture for Evolve Health Mentors who are practitioners for such sessions on a daily basis. However, Sport Relief provides the opportunity for schools and Evolve members of staff to engage their pupils
Evolve work with a number of educational partners to ensure the children and schools we support benefit from a wide range of activities. In celebration of World Storytelling Day this week, our latest feature incorporates the unique concept of now>press>play.
A preface by Brian Padden How can a child with an unrealistic view on mental ill health recognise problems with their own mental health? A report by the Children’s Commissioner in October 2017 looked into children’s perceptions of mental illness.
With over 6,000 parents experiencing their children being excluded from school in 2015-16, Edward Timpson CBE, the former Minister of State for Vulnerable Children and Families, is launching a review into why so many exclusions are taking place. Writing in
Over the past couple of months, we have been detailing our XLR8 holiday course themes. In January we told you about My Tribe, My Land and before Christmas we provided information on Superheroes. This month it is the turn of
There has not been too much good news filtering through the ranks of the education sector in recent years – budget cuts, increased pressure, recruitment problems and a retention crisis have all raised alarm bells. However, the burning issue of
In the shortest Spring Statement on record, Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond explained that the Government forecast for borrowing is set to improve and the UK has eliminated the day-to-day deficit for borrowing. Mr Hammond suggested, “the UK economy