There is clear evidence that emotional wellbeing is a key indicator of academic achievement and subsequently improved outcomes in later life. The Department for Education has found that, on average, children with higher levels of emotional, behavioural, social and school wellbeing, had higher levels of academic achievement and were more […]
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This report presents findings from a pilot project designed to bring ten people who have experienced homelessness into education, training and employment opportunities in social care. Delivered in partnership by Inspirative Arts, our training arm Inspirative Development, and Derby YMCA, the project aimed to address issues in recruiting, caring for, […]
What is Wellbeing? Brown and Brown (2004) illuminate how the quality of life and wellbeing is completely unique and individual from person to person. It appears very difficult to define the quality of life as one unitary concept as there are multiple elements and domains which contribute to it. Mind […]
What We Have Found about Music Therapy. We have found that music can be used as a tool to alleviate stress, reduce self-harm, build confidence, develop communication and interaction, and improve mental health and wellbeing for people with profound multiple learning disabilities. We take our services to various different care […]
What is Cerebral Palsy? “Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a person’s ability to move… Cerebral palsy affects people in different ways and can affect body movement, muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex, posture and balance. Although cerebral palsy is a […]
The All-Party Parliamentary Group have put together a report after an inquiry into Arts, Health and Wellbeing. The report recognises and brings to the readers attention the powerful contribution the arts can make to our health and wellbeing. Not only this, but the report provides comprehensive evidence and numerous examples of […]