Project HE:RO and the THRIVE Framework

Posted by John Bishop
On 19th October 2018

This post explores the synergies between the THRIVE framework and Evolve's multi-award winning primary school health promotion programme - Project HE:RO.

Take a ride on the Walking Bus

Posted by Chris Lincoln
On 21st May 2018

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 to get their children to school before battling their way through traffic to work. But […]

How Jeevan Chagger is developing the fine and gross motor skills of pupils diagnosed with ASD

Posted by Chris Lincoln
On 15th May 2018

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, Jeevan talks about how he is making a positive impact on the students he is […]

Case Study: How Health Mentor nurture groups have improved the emotional wellbeing of target pupils

Posted by Chris Lincoln
On 25th October 2017

With National Mentoring Day set to celebrate the support provided for children and adults on Friday, we take a look at how Evolve Health Mentors have developed the emotional wellbeing of pupils within a Birmingham primary school. A quartet of Health Mentors are currently deployed within this particular setting and two of their three annual […]

National Fitness Day – How have Health Mentors utilised physical interventions to support pupils in schools?

Posted by Chris Lincoln
On 26th September 2017

We take a look at the work Nottinghamshire Health Mentor Liam Parker has undertaken to support the physical health of pupils in one of his schools. The Background Liam introduced the ‘Mile a Day’ campaign in one of his schools with the two Year 5 classes that he predominantly works with. The process involved facilitating […]

How Health Mentors reduce stress and improve wellbeing

Posted by admin
On 15th April 2016

Professor Jim McKenna from Leeds Beckett University discussing how Health Mentors reduce stress and improve wellbeing: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/staff/professor-jim-mckenna/

Why there should be a Health Mentor in every school

Posted by admin
On 15th April 2016

Stephen Zwolinsky from Leeds Beckett University explaining why there should be a Health Mentor in every school: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/staff/stephen-zwolinsky/