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10th May 2019

5 Ways of Fitting in Fun Outdoors Together

by Richard Wise

Playing in the great outdoors has always been a big part of many people’s childhoods. Building forts. Climbing trees, looking for the perfect conker – all brilliant memories. However, a recent study found that most children now spend less time outside than prisoners, with the average amount being just 16...

3rd April 2019

Losing Our Touch and Hands on Skills

by Richard Wise

Imagine going to the doctor with a simple cut and not being able to have it stitched. Not because of a lack of materials, but because the doctor simply wasn’t able to perform the procedure. Roger Kneebone, a professor of surgical education at Imperial College London, thinks this is precisely...

3rd March 2019

5 Fun Days to Celebrate in March

by Richard Wise

With Christmas already feeling like it was forever ago, and still a while to go until Easter, many people may feel like March is a bit of a dull month. Never fear – here at WiseUp we are big fans of celebrating the small stuff and here are a few...

30th October 2018

Growth Mindset: The Language We Use

by Richard Wise

Last month we wrote a post on Growth Mindset – what it actually means and the science behind it. Often, educators know the theory behind the mindset, but struggle to find ways of implementing it in a meaningful, long term way. Many schools host assemblies and whole PSHE classes on...

17th September 2018

Growth Mindset : What’s all the hype about?

by Richard Wise

As one of the main educational buzzwords of the last few years, those working in schools and colleges have heard and used the term “Growth Mindset” a fair amount. But what does this actually mean and how can it be applied both in and outside the classroom to enhance learning?...

31st August 2018

5 Easy Micro-Adventures to try this Summer

by Richard Wise

The term “micro-adventures” was made common by British adventurer Alistair Humphreys to describe a trip or experience that is short, cheap, easy and exciting. By removing the barriers that so often prevent people from exploring, such as financial cost, long lengths of time and lack of experience, micro-adventures encourage even...

10th July 2018

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

by Richard Wise

With many students getting ready to sit their final Exams, thoughts of full time employment will already be on many of their minds. However, academic excellence won’t necessarily guarantee anyone their dream career, especially in today’s highly competitive job market. More and more, companies are placing a higher value on...

14th May 2018

Targeting Archery in Outdoor Education

by Richard Wise

Archery is a standard feature of almost every adventure education experience, with many students often claiming it was their favourite part of a day or residential. But why in particular has this age old sport become such a staple in the outdoor pursuits industry? Archery through the Ages Having been...

11th April 2018

5 ways Adults can Benefit from Team Building Activity Days

by Richard Wise

Whether the task involves cooking, sports or puzzle-solving, the idea behind team building activity days is to increase the sense of togetherness of those involved. We often focus on the needs of young people, but what about those of adults? The individual and the team benefits from these activities in...

5th March 2018

5 Free Activities to Keep Young People Active in Winter

by Richard Wise

It is often thought that team building activities are best saved for the summer, however there are plenty of exciting games and challenges that are great for keeping young people active all winter long. With the cold weather still hanging around, we at WiseUp have outlined a few of our...

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