Health Tech
Shortlisted entries will feature at new Design Museum An exciting process of reviewing entries and a great deal of discussion, deliberation and debate, the shortlist for the third AXA PPP Health Tech & You Awards has been revealed today. The winners will be announced at a prestigious Awards ceremony to be held at the new
Depression & Anxiety. Sports People too!
Sports people are talking about depression & anxiety. Rugby World Cup winner Nolli Waterman has spoken about #LiftTheWeight https://youtu.b I saw a message on Facebook from a very, very good amateur player I know, like and admire, with what appears everything going for him. It is well worth the read: Depression & Anxiety Last weekend The
Ways to Keep School Uniforms Creative
It can be difficult for schools with a dress code policy to strike a balance between a fun and functional uniform. But promoting uniqueness and maintaining a dress code can go hand in hand. With a few subtle changes and details, you to help to promote individuality within schools and students. Leading school uniform suppliers
Hands on Learning in Schools, Why is it Important?
Alex Dalton, Managing Director of woodworking machinery specialists Daltons Wadkin, takes a look at the importance of hands on learning, and why subjects such as Design and Technology are important. Alex Dalton One of the best examples to help outline why hands on learning is important is when trying to teach someone to ride a
Explore the outdoors as a family
Family time is extremely precious – Once families go their separate ways and children grow up, it can be increasingly hard to find time to spend together. Bond can become broken and relationships can be reduced to a text message or phone call once in a blue moon. To ensure this doesn’t happen, it is
Stay Away From Acne In Adolescence
When we were kids, we wish to grow up fast and want to do all the things done by adults. We hardly know about the misery of being a teenager. Adolescence is a kind of confusing age between a child and an adult. We are also subjected to hormonal imbalances- the imbalances that ruled most
Sibling Rivalry by Tracey Ramsden
Not many of us can say we have escaped the nightmare that is sibling rivalry, either personally or with our own children. As a child, I remember my older sister being fiercely protective of me one minute and hating the sight of me the next. In return I would hit her with a tennis racket
Safety of Children in Sport
Sport Safety for children. “Hey you! ‘ed de ball!” I grew up (many years ago) playing football every day on Merseyside The irreverent banter to someone acting a bit dim in every day life was “‘ed de ball” (Head the ball!). Back then, the football was heavy leather, usually soaked in mud. So a heavy ball on
Half Term Events
Gastro Science Delves into the Bodies of Astronauts this February Half Term Discover the world of space gastronomy, events around the UK DEVON The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth will be celebrating all marine creatures with tentacles this February half term, with Tentacles Week. Taking place from 11 – 19 February, Tentacles Week will include
More Halfterm Events
YORKSHIRE Wensleydale Cheese Experience The Wensleydale Creamery, based at Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, is welcoming families to come and enjoy the Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese Experience at its Visitor Centre this February half term. The interactive experience takes visitors on a journey through the art of cheese-making, including the opportunity to watch
My Doodles
My Doodles have created a range of friendly characters and handy accessories. Unleash children’s imagination and make everyday things more exciting. My Doodles collection is like a friend always around to brighten there day! Meet the family Olivia the Owl; Coco the Monkey; Starla the Unicorn; Astro the Alien; Chilly the Penguin; Bolts the Robot;
How to Get the Kids Cleaning This Half Term
Half term for schools is looming around the corner. While teachers may be looking forward to some much-needed relaxation time, for parents, it can often be the opposite. As well as finding activities for the children to do, you will probably find that the house gets ten times messier, as toys come out more frequently
New dementia-friendly Walk
Maidstone Borough Council has launched a new dementia-friendly walk in Mote Park. Opened by Councillor David Pickett 31st January. Attended by representatives from a number of community groups including Maidstone Age UK, the local Health Walks group and Dementia Adventure. Specifically designed to stimulate all the senses, the new walk provides a safe, enjoyable route
FREE travel to Lee Valley Park
Curious and creative primary school children from across the south-east are invited to take part in a special Find 50 competition to win free return travel for their class to Lee Valley Regional Park this year. Lee Valley Regional Park To mark the Regional Park Authority’s 50th anniversary, its Youth and Schools service is calling