If you've read the AfPE guidelines (or our recent blog about it here) you will be aware of the changes to be made when planning and delivering PE in Primary Schools. Initially it can be an overwhelming read, but I've…
Well we find ourselves in strange times. This summer (2020), our JumpStart Dance Artists were expecting to be busy delivering Olympic-themed events and creating spectacular opening ceremonies, but instead find ourselves teaching our own children literacy and numeracy! Now that…
It can be tough to be a child these days –my own daughter was anxious about going into year 5 after being off for the summer. And a parent confided recently that her Year 6 child cried on her first…
You may be aware of the phrase 'Random Acts of Kindness' but did you know that it has it's own day? This year (2019) it's on Sunday 17th February. This is a great opportunity to encourage children to be kind…
If you have been following our blog, or have worked with JumpStart, you'll already know we're big fans of creativity. In fact, it is at the heart of what we do in our creative dance practice: our unique blend of…
We've spent the last month or so on the blog discussing the impact of dance on the physical and mental health of children, but lets not forget about ourselves. After all, if our own mental health is out of whack,…
Our blog last week looked at children's mental health, with a focus on year 6s and SATs. We all know that mental health is a serious issue for everyone, even at early years and Key Stage 1. This is why…
I love dance! Which I’m sure comes as no surprise to hear seeing as it’s the nature of our business at JumpStart. I love it because it’s always been a hobby of mine. I’m also aware of the contribution it…