The Telegraph have recently reported that children are at their unhappiest during school half terms, most notably during the Easter break. A study from the University of Essex discovered that children’s activity levels also dramatically drop, in some cases stopping altogether as they are spending less time with friends. The findings of the study …
Unhappy and Inactive Children During Half-Terms! Read More »
Prince Harry has recently spoken about the difficulties he faced regarding his emotional and mental well-being in dealing with the death of his mother at such a young age. In his interview with ‘The Telegraph’, Prince Harry discusses how he was left close to a breakdown on a number of occasions and also suffered …
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Our MultiBugs Holiday Camp is back this week celebrating the Easter half term! Once again there is an incredible variety of different sports on offer to children to participate in whilst following a range of themes on each day. Some of the sports on offer at the camp include; Tennis, Netball, Cricket, Dodgeball, Hockey and …
MultiBugs Holiday Camp in Harborne – Over 30 Different Sporting Activities! Read More »
A TED Ed talk by a ‘child prodigy’ has inspired us, and reminded us why we do what we do. The lesson hosted by 12 year old Adora Svitak old states just why we need to think more like children instead of supressing high expectations, behaviours and attitudes that will allow us to follow our …
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In response to a recent BBC Education News article “PE ‘Cinderella subject’ for too long, says report” by Katherine Sellgren, we are speaking up about what we can do to help. A recent report by All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has stated that PE in schools is a subject that has been neglected for too long. …
More “non-competitive activities such as yoga and dance” needed in primary schools Read More »
This is the latest statement from an article featured in The Guardian about the importance of learning through play. They talk about how Early Years Education is about the promotion of health and wellbeing and making sure children are happy, creating much more competent learners. Here at The Bugs Group, we are built on foundations …
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Last Friday night the FootieBugs Academy had an exciting visit from two Birmingham City Academy coaches. Ian James and Andy Corbett came to put our kids to the test! They held an hour session with the children to give them an idea of the standard they are looking for, and let’s just say that our …
FootieBugs meets…Birmingham City Football Club Coaches! Read More »
We have a #TBT moment here in the Bugs HQ today. Our very own Office Junior Demi Foy has enlightened us by reminiscing about her time as a YogaBug back when she was in Primary School! “I remember doing YogaBugs classes when I was little. Me and my friend would be excited knowing that the …
In the light of Mental Health Awareness Week, we want to share with you how dancing has the power to heal and soothe the bodies and minds of children with mental health issues. Dance allows children of all abilities to let go and put their energy into creating something expressive. It doesn’t matter if a …
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