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School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Jun 12

How can we better support girls’ participation in #sport?🤔💪🏽

We had the pleasure of speaking with Natalie Brown from the Welsh Institute of Performance Science and Dani Mugridge, Director of Sport at Lady Eleanor Holles to gain their insights. 💬

#GirlsInSport #Periods #YouthVoice

School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Jun 4

⏰ Last Chance – Limited FREE Spots Available!

We’ve just released a small number of FREE places for teachers to join our live online course tomorrow.

Teachers can use the code 'ACTIVE100' at the checkout
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#TeachersOfBluesky #Teaching #Edchat #FreeCPD #PEchat #physicaleducation

School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Apr 30

Dr Craig Haslop advises that education about online misogyny should not solely focus on boys and young men.

“....It’s an educational piece for all of us...” 📚

We spoke with him about his research, which explores how masculinity is formed and reproduced online. 💻

#edusky #teachers #edchat

School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Apr 30

“It really just tells us the deep-rooted issues we’ve got in society around gender equality... ” 💭

Dr Craig Haslop, Senior Lecturer and Researcher from the University of Liverpool on the rise of online misogyny.

#education #edusky #skybrarians #teacher

School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Apr 30

“It’s important to say this right now actually, Andrew Tate is a sort of tip of the iceberg here.”

Dr @craighaslop.bsky.social, Senior Lecturer at @liverpooluni.bsky.social discusses the 'manosphere', Adolescence, and how Tate has managed to bridge a gap.

#Adolescence #OnlineMisogyny #SocialMedia

School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Apr 28

📢 We’re delighted to announce our upcoming #training

In this course, we’ll explore:
✅ The barriers girls face in different settings
✅ How challenges evolve as they grow older
✅ Evidence-based practices that promote greater #inclusion and #participation

👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/2y93r4y8

School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Apr 14

Can different food labels in school canteens change behaviour? 🍰📊

@lborouniversity.bsky.social researchers explore the effects of new labels on cakes and biscuits among secondary pupils.

Read the full story: tinyurl.com/bdzn4jhb

#Food #PublicHealth #SchoolCanteen

School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Mar 17

Our latest evidence brief shines a light on the broader, often unseen challenges players face when recovering from injuries like #ACL tears and #concussions.

It also explores how coaches, parents & others can help 🤝

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Research led by @ucdresearch.bsky.social 👏

School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Mar 12

Cooking classes in school: a recipe for better health? 🍳

Our latest evidence brief dives into what researchers know—and don't know—about the benefits of school-based cooking lessons. tinyurl.com/yp3dbspr

Study led by @universityofleeds.bsky.social 👏

#Cooking #FoodEducation #HealthyEating #School

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School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Mar 11

Research reveals one-day, pre-season workshops in schools and clubs might not be enough to change coaching practices and behaviours 🔄

Read more
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Research led by @unioflimerick.bsky.social 👏

#CoachCPD #Rugby #Football #InjuryPrevention #BJSM

School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Mar 6

Letter: Mobiles are silencing school bus journeys 🚌 ➡️ 📱

Screen time is transforming commutes from lively hubs into spaces devoid of connection, warns Gerald McManus

Read more
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#MobilePhones #ScreenTime#SchoolTravel

School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Mar 4

Letter: Free School Meals policy needs safeguards against food industry influence 🍴🚫

Dr Chavez-Ugalde, Research Fellow at @citystgeorges.bsky.social, calls for increased funding and vigilance to ensure school meals are truly nutritious

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#FreeSchoolMeals #PrimarySchool #CDoH

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School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Mar 3

Skipping small amounts of school can hurt GCSE results 📚

New research shows authorised school absences, even for health reasons, can significantly impact exam success.

Research by @strath-ioe.bsky.social & @diw.de 👏

Read tinyurl.com/yp3dbspr

#Attendance #GCSEs #School @dfedigital.bsky.social

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School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Feb 27

Letter: Students hold the key to active playgrounds 👧👦

Involving children in the design of their play spaces leads to more active and purposeful playtimes, argues Living Sport Lead and former teacher, Laura Williams

Read more
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#Playgrounds #PhysicalActivity #School

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School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Feb 27

Pupils born later in the school year are 38% more likely to receive an ADHD diagnosis and 28% more likely to be medicated than their slightly older classmates. 📊

Read more
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Research led by The Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham 👏

#ADHD #Teachers #Neurodiversity

School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Feb 24

Childhood obesity rise from Covid will cost UK at least £8.7 Billion 🚨

In 2024, researchers found that lockdowns led to a significant rise in obesity rates, with English 10–11-year-olds still showing elevated levels.

Read the full story
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#Covid #ChildhoodObesity#NHS 🏥

Image of NHS signs with text on top: "Researchers estimate this surge will cost the NHS at least £800 million over affected children's lifetimes."

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School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Feb 19

Letter: Young children learn by watching us 🌱

We must model positive behaviours to promote more movement and less screen time, advises Early Years specialist Dr. Lala Manners

👉 tinyurl.com/2ekn6f6a

#EarlyYears #ScreenTime #PhysicalActivity

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School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Feb 18

Why we still need to talk about Covid 🌍

Our latest evidence brief explores the experiences of nearly 80,000 young people across Europe, offering key insights and actionable lessons for recovery 📊

Read more
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#Pandemic #Wellbeing #MentalHealth

School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Feb 13

Letter: Traditional sportswear puts girls off exercise 🛑

Outdated PE clothing and sportswear make many girls feel uncomfortable and stop them from being more active. We must do better, writes GB Olympian Tess Howard.

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#PEkit #Sportswear #SchoolUniforms

Letter: Traditional sportswear puts girls off exercise — School Health Pulse

We must do better, writes GB Olympian Tess Howard.

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School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Feb 11

Is all screen time harmful? 🤔📱

Our latest evidence brief offers actionable insights for schools and parents to protect young people and support their well-being.

Read more 👇
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#ScreenTime #MobilePhones #SocialMedia

School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Feb 4

"Far too often, myself and colleagues within neurodevelopmental and disability services are challenged to support children in an educational system that cannot (or will not) bend to their needs, with PE lessons being just one example," writes Dr Jennifer Lennon.

Read more
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Letter: Teachers don’t have the tools they need to support autistic children — School Health Pulse

Schools should be enabled to challenge conventions and embrace flexibility to effectively support their neurodiverse students, advises clinical psychologist

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School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Jan 30

#FiveYearsOn is a School Health Pulse series that explores ground-breaking studies, revealing how restrictions, social isolation, and school closures reshaped young lives.

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School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Jan 30

Young voices propose solutions to boost physical activity levels post-pandemic 👟

Our latest evidence brief unpacks the challenges teenagers faced when trying to pursue an active lifestyle during the pandemic, and what can be done now to help.

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@mrcepid.bsky.social 👏

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School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Jan 28

“Simply adding a few extra centimetres on t-shirt arm length, choosing a collared shirt and wider brimmed hat protect against the worst of UV exposure in summer,” writes Dr Johanna Reidy.

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#UVsafety #SchoolUniforms #SunDamage

Letter: Redesigning school uniforms for sun safety — School Health Pulse

Schools should incorporate protective elements into their uniforms, especially in high-UV regions like New Zealand

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School Health Pulse @schoolhealthpulse.bsky.social · Jan 21

Could breakfast hold the key to young people’s happiness? 🍳🤔

Our latest evidence brief uncovers new research on what might be an important daily habit.

Read the full story
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Research led by One Health Research Group UDLA 🔬

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#breakfast #wellbeing #happiness

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