by John Davis | Aug 12, 2020 | facts4life Blog, News
Has the greatest pandemic in living memory shed new light on what is most important in the curriculum, including how we address matters of health in schools?
by John Davis | Aug 30, 2017 | facts4life Blog
August is the time to stop, recharge the batteries and catch up on some reading. That may include some light distraction, but a book that really chimes is one that reflects your ideals, teaches you something new, and sheds more light on what it is to be human. Atul... by Liz Bastock | Jan 21, 2016 | facts4life Blog
Facts4Life is about mental as well as physical health and illness – in fact, the two are inextricably linked. For example, eating and sleeping well are very important for mental health, and psychological stress has a big impact on physical wellbeing. The Facts4Life...
by Hugh van't Hoff | Oct 19, 2015 | facts4life Blog
I never realised when I started to think of ways to teach about illness more than 20 years ago how long it would take for the idea to begin to take hold. But it has, finally. We started in earnest about 9 years ago with an after school project at Rednock School... by John Davis | Oct 19, 2015 | facts4life Blog
A detailed study by the University of the West of England has highlighted the benefits to young people in following a Facts4Life course on illness and wellbeing. It points to “small, yet significant, improvements in certain aspects of pupils’ health-related attitudes,... by Pete Kirby | Nov 21, 2014 | facts4life Blog
The Facts4life primary resource and project has now been launched in Gloucestershire. On 13th November a training day was held for interested schools at Gloucester North Fire Station. The day kicked off with Hugh van’t Hoff explaining the key concepts behind the...