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COVID-19 has rather taken over everything lately. School closures, work furloughs and lockdowns on a local and nation level - Coronavirus has affected every part of our lives. With the recent easing of government restrictions, it may seem like we are starting to get some semblance of normality back. We...

With what should be exam season here, many of us would normally be spending our time revising in front of our text books or computers. Studying and memorising are quite stressful brain activities. This is especially true if we haven;t been in an educational setting for a couple of months....

Learning outside the Classroom With the recent government update mentioning the gradual re-opening of schools, teachers and staff will be trying to find ways of maintaining social distancing while getting students back into their learning. As the first ones to potentially re-open, primary schools will essentially be the testing ground...

The praise to reprimand discussion is one that has been going on forever (or so it seems!). Education in particular is a focus point for this. Teachers spend so many hours a day with children, it’s not surprising they have a big impact on young people’s wellbeing. But every person...

Getting Young People Outdoors over Easter Entertaining young people over the Easter break with activities can be a challenge. Especially given the current situation due to coronavirus. But with Spring time finally here, the daffodils are out and the sun is shining bright! So it’s a great time to put...

With the current Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak affecting every element of our daily lives, schools are in a bit of a strange position. Remaining open with very few staff and students, as we all try to figure this out day by day. Working with schools is equally challenging in these times....

Simple Games for Young People Remember back when playing a game with friends didn’t involve using technology, take forever or cost the earth…Those were the days! Even here at WiseUp HQ, our office team occasionally needs a brain break and lately, we’ve been enjoying our favourite paper based activities. These...

The weather outside has us thinking of a term normally reserved for this time of year, but that is now increasingly being used to describe young people – “ Millennial Snowflake.” These youngsters are “viewed as being less resilient and more prone to taking offence than previous generations.” Some take...

New Years Resolutions to nudge us out of our comfort zones As the clock struck midnight and signalled the start of 2020, many of us will have been filled with good intentions of grand plans. And some with changes we want to make and goals to achieve in the year...

The holiday season is in full swing and at our WiseUp Base in Kent, we are totally feeling the festive vibes. Embracing the spirit of giving, here are 5 festive activities that are guaranteed to be enjoyed by family and friends. These can be played individually or in teams, and...