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 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
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 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.
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
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
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
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