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hEALTH & FITNESS ISSUE Email: bookings@theepssupplement.co.uk Website: www.theepssupplement.co.uk

Health & Fitness in Schools

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Health & Fitness in Schools to teach about appropriate portion size. It is a very simple yet effective product and is now being used across the UK by the NHS. We are also a recognised National Partner with Change For Life and work alongside their initiatives to help our customers receive as much information as possible about how to lead a healthier and happier life.

We now have two designs available.

Levels of obesity in the UK have more than tripled in the last 25 years – and the problem not only affects adults, but children as well. With many medical problems linked to excess weight, the implications of this for our health as a nation are very serious.

The latest Health Survey for England data shows that in England in 2010: sixty-three per cent of adults (aged 16 or over) were overweight, and 26% of them were obese, thirty per cent of children (aged 2-15) were overweight, and 16% of them were obese.

The Foresight report Tackling Obesities: Future Choices, undertaken on behalf of the Government and published in October 2007, predicted that if no action is taken, by 2050 around 60% of men, 50% of women and 25% of children in Britain will be obese.

Furthermore, recently reported predictions are that without intervention, by 2030 as many as 41-48% of British men, and 35-43% of women, will be obese, meaning that it may happen twenty years sooner.

We all know that portion control is key to losing weight and a healthy lifestyle but sometimes we’re not sure of how much we should be putting on our plates each meal time. The Healthy Portion Plate was developed with NHS dietitans and helps

For more information please visit our website www.thehealthyportionplate.com or call us on 01252 843149.

Many children 'slower runners than their parents were' Many children cannot run as fast as their parents could when they were young, a study of global fitness says.

Experts say the work - being presented at the American Heart Association's annual meeting suggests children's fitness levels may be declining.

Researchers analysed data spanning 46 years and involving more than 25 million children in 28 countries.

On average, children today run a mile 90 seconds slower than did their

counterparts 30 years ago, they said.

Obesity Across nations, cardiovascular endurance - gauged by how far children can run in a set time - has dwindled consistently by about 5% every decade, according to the findings.

The decline is seen in boys and girls and across all ages from nine to 17 years, and is linked to obesity, with some countries faring worse than others.

Lead researcher Dr Grant Tomkinson done in small chunks rather than one of the University of South Australia's session.

School of Health Sciences said: Prof Michael Gwitz of the American "In fact, about 30% to 60% of the Heart Association said: "The type of declines in endurance running exercise is really important." performance can be explained by He says exercise must be something increases in fat mass." that "makes you sweat" and is The problem is largely one of Western "sustained and dynamic" to promote countries, but some parts of Asia cardiovascular fitness. like South Korea, mainland China Simply going to the gym or belonging and Hong Kong are also seeing this to a school sports team might not phenomenon. be enough, unless you are moving Dr Tomkinson said children needed around a lot. to be inspired and encouraged to do Christopher Allen of the British more vigorous exercise.

Heart Foundation, said: "It's well If not, the public health consequences established that being physically could be dire. inactive in childhood can have serious Huff and puff health implications later in life.

"If a young person is generally unfit "Keeping active can reduce the risk of now, then they are more likely to cardiovascular disease and the sooner develop conditions like heart disease kids start, the better. later in life," said Dr Tomkinson.

"By encouraging children to get To stay healthy, children and young active, we can help protect their people need to do at least an hour of hearts as they grow up. Parents, physical activity - such as walking schools and community groups or cycling to school and running in can all help kids on their way to 60 the playground - every day. It can be minutes exercise a day."

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Keeping Kids Active

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Primary Education

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Primary Education

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Secondary Education

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Secondary Education

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Secondary Education

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Secondary Education

Business Manager/Bursar

Independent Education

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Primary Leadership At Ashmount we believe in a philosophy that promotes both independence and a strong commitment to collective responsibility.

These principles lay sound foundations for each individual’s growth and an awareness of the part they play in the school and wider community.

We believe in using teaching methods that motivate children to

be actively engaged in their own learning, promoting self-esteem and independence.

This approach nurtures children’s ability to think critically and creatively, and to collaborate and co-operate. We offer an environment where all cultures are respected and valued. We actively seek to identify and educate against prejudice through the attitudes and

expectations that we encourage and through the resources that we use.

We aim to work in partnership with parents, valuing their involvement within the school, recognising their part in their children’s achievement and in promoting a positive ethos throughout the school. We expect a high standard of behaviour from the whole school community, which reflects respect for all its members and promotes a sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others.

In January 2013, we relocated to a beautiful, carbon- neutral building in the middle of Crouch Hill Park with the Parkland Walk on our doorstep. Our new school is fit to educate children in the 21st century, with lovely light and airy classrooms, a glass fronted library, a roof- top playground, growing spaces, sports facilities and the latest ICT equipment. Around the school you can hear the sound of the birds and from every window you are greeted with the lush greenery of the Parkland Walk.

We are the centre of a thriving multicultural community where we

celebrate both our diversity and our collective responsibility. There are thirty four home languages spoken by children at Ashmount, with communities represented from around the world. This brings a wealth of cultural experience and knowledge to our school which we see as a rich and diverse resource.

The whole school site is an inspiring and stimulating place to be and we are very proud to be the new residents of this fantastic new school.

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Primary Leadership

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Primary Leadership

Independent Leadership

The Beeches Primary School

Beech Avenue Peterborough PE1 2EH 01733 209877 secretary@beeches.peterborough.sch.uk The Beeches Primary School is a thriving, multi-cultural school close to Peterborough city centre, with a growing reputation due to our strong upward improvement trend. It offers a dedicated and hardworking team of staff and governors working with families, the community and local and national partners to provide high quality learning for all. Find us at www.beeches.peterborough.sch.uk

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Starting April 2014 Initial salary Group 4. Leadership point: 12 - 18 negotiable The post will include regular teaching commitment, leading and directing the work of a team in the school, as well as cross school responsibilities.

The Beeches Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

You will be required to complete a DBS clearance before commencing work.

Please contact the school by telephone or email for further information and application packs.

Closing date for applications: 4.30pm Thursday 28th November.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th December.

Secondary Leadership St John’s School is an HMC Day and Boarding School of 650 boys and girls aged 13 - 18 years

HEAD OF ENGLISH Required for September 2014, a well-qualified and suitably experienced teacher to lead a flourishing English Department. The successful applicant will be able to teach English throughout the School, including at AS and A level. The appointed teacher will also be expected to contribute fully to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the School.

For further details and an application form please visit our website or contact Mrs Carol Robinson, HR Manager on 01372 384422 or by emailing HR@stjohns.surrey.sch.uk Closing date: 9am, Thursday 14 November 2013.

Interview date: Tuesday 19 November 2013.

Epsom Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8SP www.stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk St John’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Reg Charity No: 312064.

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Secondary Leadership

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Nursing & Training

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Nursing

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Nursing We are recruiting for:

NURSES: LEVEL 1 & 2

Full/Part-Time (22k - 29,250k depending on experience) This is a wonderful opportunity to join a thriving, unique, CQC top rated healthcare environment. We are a highly regarded teaching practice for student nurses and physiotherapists. We specialise in caring for people with specialist complex physical needs and end of life care to the very highest standards.

We offer: • Busy, modern well equipped environment • Full Training, supervision and CPD • Good career progression Situated in the north of Nottinghamshire.

Easily accessed by many main raods such as: A1 • M1 • A57 • A60 • A614

Website: www.pathfinders-care.co.uk Telephone: 01623 836639

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