Afternoon breaks were once a common feature of nearly all primary school timetables. But, as schools have sought to dedicate more time to teaching and learning, and limit poor behaviour, these short play times have been cut down and, in many cases, eliminated altogether. But research has shown that play is important for a child’s…
As the use of mindfulness has increased globally, its importance in education has also been recognised. Though it is not yet on any curriculum, it is being used in schools around the world to improve pupils’ well-being, mental health, social and emotional learning, concentration and cognition. Many schools are now enrolling their teachers on mindfulness…
More than 1.6m people in the UK alone are estimated to have an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. These disorders predominantly affect vulnerable women, but men can develop them too, and most people are diagnosed during adolescence and early adulthood. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for those with an eating disorder but…
Developing the School Health Research Network GOV.UK blog post Schools have long been recognised as an important setting for young people’s health improvement and there is growing evidence of ‘school effects’ on health. Schools’ willingness to devote time and energy to health, however, is variable and even when schools do channel resources towards health, evidence…
Date: 16th May 2019 Holiday Inn, Cardiff Play Wales’ annual Spirit conference is filled with inspiring keynote speeches and lively discussions about children’s play. Keynote speakers In addition to round table discussions, we are delighted to announce the following keynote speakers will be joining us: Dr Sudeshna Chatterjee – Action for Children’s Environments (ACE) Trust Dinah Bornat – ZCD Architects Professor Sinead…
Date: 2nd April 2019 Bangor University 09:00-15:30 Evidence-based service provision for families and Schools. The conference will be opened by Professor Tracey Bywater, University of York, Chair of Trustees and Honorary Professor at Bangor University. Keynote speaker – Frances Gardner, Professor of Child and Family Psychology, Centre for Evidence-based Intervention, Department of Social Policy and…