How Health Mentors are driving sport participation through school competitions

Posted by Chris Lincoln
On 23rd May 2018

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 participation aspect. The diverse nature of Sports Day reflects a long-standing argument for how […]

Get Up! Step Up! How Alex Whitehead encourages pupils to get physically active by using cross-curricular links

Posted by Chris Lincoln
On 3rd May 2018

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 can just open their doors and take the children out without ever signing up”, embarking […]

Every £1 spent on mental health support for children could return £6.20 for society

Posted by Chris Lincoln
On 26th April 2018

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 analysis: The potential benefit per child could be a saving of £2,050 in areas […]

History created as first set of new recruits graduate from bespoke training course

Posted by Chris Lincoln
On 23rd April 2018

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 Ross-Cameron, Mollie Griffiths, Gyles Bediako and SJ Miah received their recognition after passing the Level […]

Guest Blog #6 Jade Lewis-Jones: What can the UK learn from Spanish culture and lifestyle?

Posted by Chris Lincoln
On 11th April 2018

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 on health and wellbeing… There are some significant differences between lifestyles in Spain and the […]

How Health Mentors have been using Lego therapy to improve pupil wellbeing

Posted by Chris Lincoln
On 10th April 2018

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 to me, particularly due to the enjoyment many children get from using such a popular […]

Guest Blog #5 Brett Summersby : A revolution is underway

Posted by Chris Lincoln
On 9th April 2018

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 it, I’ll have to borrow a phrase from a few better known colleagues: A revolution […]

Plans unveiled to reduce teacher workload

Posted by Chris Lincoln
On 13th March 2018

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 teacher workload could just receive a boost from the Government and Ofsted. Speaking at the […]

Philip Hammond hints at possible additional funding for schools but the opposition claims that ‘requests have been ignored again’

Posted by Chris Lincoln
On 13th March 2018

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 has grown every year since 2010 and there are higher employment figures in every region. […]

International Women’s Day: ‘From Mascot to Manager’ – Charting the progress of two inspirational ladies

Posted by Chris Lincoln
On 8th March 2018

International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe. As ladies in all four corners of the planet continue to fight for equality on all fronts, I spoke with two inspirational Evolve Regional Managers about their journey up the career ladder. Amie Richards is only 24 but already […]