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Focusing Minds team at the Ossett and Gawthorpe Maypole Parade

Focusing Minds Celebrates Community Spirit at Ossett and Gawthorpe Maypole Parade

Focusing Minds was proud to take part in the annual Ossett and Gawthorpe Maypole Parade. The event brought together local organisations, businesses and families. It was another fantastic celebration of one of the area’s longest-standing community traditions. As an Ossett-based Community Interest Company, we were delighted to get involved. The parade also gave us an opportunity to raise awareness of the support available through Focusing Minds. We provide mental health, wellbeing, counselling, SEND and personal development support across Ossett, Wakefield and the wider West Yorkshire area. The history of the Ossett and Gawthorpe Maypole Parade The Ossett and Gawthorpe Maypole… Read More »Focusing Minds Celebrates Community Spirit at Ossett and Gawthorpe Maypole Parade

Focusing Minds director Andy after completing his 60km sponsored treadmill walk

Andy Completes Grueling 60km Sponsored Treadmill Walk

Focusing Minds director Andy has successfully completed a gruelling 60km sponsored treadmill walk in Wakefield, raising an incredible £1,000 to support the organisation’s community-based work with children, young people and families. A Grueling 60km Sponsored Treadmill Walk Andy began the challenge early in the morning at Total Fitness in Wakefield, determined to complete the entire 60km distance in a single day. After walking continuously for just under 13 hours, Andy successfully reached his target and brought the demanding endurance challenge to an end. Completing a 60km sponsored treadmill walk required considerable physical and mental determination. The encouragement Andy received throughout… Read More »Andy Completes Grueling 60km Sponsored Treadmill Walk

Exploring the Use of External Provisions in Schools in 2024

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The educational landscape in the UK is continually evolving! In 2024, it is becoming more common for schools to turn to external provisions to enhance their educational offerings and support student well-being as they strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive education experience to students. In our latest blog, explore the needs, benefits and draw-backs of using external support and how we at Focusing Minds place ourselves as a solution to your school’s pressing needs.