Mind and Body- A healthier tomorrow Erasmus Project

Project Title

Mind and Body- A healthier tomorrow

Project Key Action

This project related with these key action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Project Action Type

This project related with this action type : Strategic Partnerships for Schools Only

Project Call Year

This project’s Call Year is 2017

Project Topics

This project is related with these Project Topics: Creativity and culture; Inclusion – equity; Health and wellbeing

Project Summary

The project examined the area of fitness, wellbeing and mental health in education, moreover, it challenged participants and stakeholders to examine how we approach the ever more challenging area of holistic well being. Research showed, and many reports had been published, NHS, Guardian Education, Times Education and Primary Times of the increasing crisis in childhood mental health and obesity. This was in addition to the statistics published by Aladino in Spain and the Tukish Ministry of Health.
They had a varied background in working with international projects and with some, a range of histories where the lead teachers and schools had worked together successfully on a range of projects previously. These skills led to a good liaison prior and through the application, meeting regularly to update, share and improve the input and outcomes of the project. Within the project, there were schools from a variety of backgrounds; rural-suburban-urban; socio-economic; religious and cultural- Catholic, Muslim, Non-Denominational, Church of England and Humanist. This led to a wide range of skills, knowledge and approaches which enhanced the flavour of the project.Everyone involved took as many children as possible to the meetings TPM and LTTA to gain as much impact and experience as possible. Liaison between schools endures with schools continuing to keep in contact and host children families maintaining relationships post project. 100% of children enjoyed the experience of visiting a partner school and, although some found it challenging, they were 100% pleased that they had participated.Upon their return, they fed back to school communities.
The project used a range of regular monitoring and activities to assess the progress and, it worked toward increasing the physical activity of participants. Outcome surveys were used to assess how children’s knowledge of mindfulness, yoga and relaxation techniques was understood. They, along with staff, participated in training and sessions designed to teach individuals methods in which they could control their emotions and manage situations in which they may feel emotionally and mentally stressed.83.5% enjoyed the activity, 83.5% felt better afterwards and 78% of children could recall some of the benefits at a later point.
Through the variety of activities that have been arranged and designed, the maximum number of participants were catered for, no matter what their economic, academic, social, religious or cultural backgrounds. Across the consortium of schools, the project aimed to meet the needs of almost 4000 pupils. In addition to this over 200 staff will benefit from the instruction and benefits of the project.
The children when surveyed, 84% stated that they were more aware of their sleep and activity levels and 78% stated they enjoyed taking part and could compare their levels to the averages.
Through the project, the children were able to identify where their food came from and the societal pressures that individuals have upon them when it comes to dietary choices. Through the identification of these, and the sharing of them with parents and stakeholders, they were, and are, able to make a more positive impact on the balance within their choices made. They were able to develop their language skills and apply their knowledge of technology to disseminate their knowledge and ideas on how they have embedded their understanding of the areas covered.
Over the course of the project, we completed many units of work that complemented the overall outcomes as outlined in our original application.
The conclusion of the project resulted in a range of findings that were shared on a variety of platforms: through the school, media and via the PRP portal.

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 191372,08 Eur

Project Coordinator

St Georges CE Primary School & Country: UK

Project Partners

• CEIP Gregorio Marañón
• CAFER YENER ILKOKULU
• Agrupamento de Escolas D. Filipa de Lencastre
• Mordiford CE Primary School
• Szkola Podstawowa nr 1 im. B. Chrobrego
• DIREZIONE-DIDATTICA-TRAINA