Launch of Project SMARTey
After 3 years researching “Musculoskeletal Health: Working practices and environments in the UK Early Years sector” as a project partner with Alistair Turvill, Senior Lecturer
Jolly Back and Willowbrook Team Up
As Jolly Back has continued to grow thanks to the exceptional support of occupational health professionals, health and safety advisors, wellbeing leads and employers committed
Jolly Back contributes to Europe-wide musculoskeletal health initiative
The Healthy Workplaces Campaigns’ message is – Safety and health at work is everyone’s concern. It’s good for you. It’s good for business. The 2020-22 campaign “Lighten
Launch of new guidance as health, early years and academic experts’ partner
A partnership between health, academic and early years experts (Early Years Alliance, Jolly Back, University of Derby and the National Education Union) has developed guidance
Jolly Back celebrates at University of Derby Employer Engagement Awards
Our beliefs and values are about helping people be the best they can be. When we’re happy and healthy we’re better able to give to
Health and Safety Executive Commend Physio’s Design for Jolly Back Chair
Physiotherapist and Founder, Lorna Taylor is delighted Jolly Back has been commended in the HSE’s annual “Risk Reduction Through Design” Awards. The “Risk Reduction Through
Low Height Seating Solutions for Primary Teachers and Early Years Professionals Who Are Pregnant
The challenges and risks to musculoskeletal heath directly associated with working in “a child’s environment” are enormous. Research shows the top 3 causes of work-related
The Links Between Physical and Mental Health in the Education Sector
It’s wonderful to see mental health and emotional wellbeing gaining much deserved explanation, recognition and exposure amongst society in recent years. This has directly benefitted
Like a Lightbulb Moment – Teacher Revelations
As Jolly Back has grown, I miss treating as a physiotherapist, so I relish the direct contact with customers, potential customers and back health advocates
A Tale of Two Giants in Primary School
Life always throws up surprises and this week’s surprises have been gifted by two wonderful Jolly Back customers. Let me explain and maybe you can
The Importance of a Healthy and Informed Workforce in Early Years
As healthcare professionals working with and supporting children and adults in healthcare, education and childcare sectors, we are aware and understand the demands of working
Older workers in Early Years
Can employers create healthier working environments? Over the last 5 years there has been a growing body of evidence supporting the business case for improving
Flexible working and the new Ofsted Framework
Teachers on either end of the spectrum As an education-based physiotherapist, I welcome the positive discussions around the “most evidenced based research inspection in our
Case Study Collaboration between Jolly Back and Trent Vale Nursery and Infant School
Musculoskeletal Health and Wellbeing Collaboration between Jolly Back and Trent Vale Infant School, Nottingham July 2017-to date Introduction Jolly Back, created by Physiotherapist Lorna Taylor,
Jolly Back supports Cllr David Mellen with his 2018 Challenge to give children the gift of reading
I often learn and am inspired by people’s Tweets but this January, was bowled over by Nottingham Councillor, David Mellen’s New Year Challenge. And after
I’m a teacher with back pain, what can I do?
I’m a teacher, I’ve got back pain, what can I do? Studies show nearly every primary teacher has experienced work-related muscle and joint aches, strains
Back Health and Low Level Disruption in School Children
Can we ignore it any longer? Back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions account for a quarter of all UK sickness absence, that’s 31 million working
10 Top Tips to Improve Back Health for School Children
Back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions account for a quarter of all UK sickness absence, that’s 31 million working days lost (equivalent to a staggering
Derbyshire based Jolly Back wins an award at the UK’s leading training and resources event
Prestigious Education Resources Award Derbyshire based company, Jolly Back, was last night awarded a prestigious Education Resources Award, in the ‘Supplier of the Year: with
Back on Track
Health Education For Schools Back pain affecting 72% of primary school children – it’s not just about heavy bags Two paediatric physiotherapists (Helena Webb from
Tummy Time and Baby Development
Are current lifestyles limiting our children’s physical and academic potential? Movement, play and “safe danger” are essential to a child’s development, but there is now
A bad back, sore knees and a lost voice?
You must be a teacher or childcare professional! Do you know a primary teacher or nursery nurse who has had a bad back or neck?
The Education Resource Awards 2012 Shortlist Released
Press Release The United Kingdom’s (UK) most outstanding educational resources, suppliers, educators and institutions were today selected as finalists for the Education Resource Awards (ERAs)
Launch of PosturePad in National Backcare Awareness Week
Support from the Healthcare and Bioscience iNet has given a boost to the launch of a new childcare product designed to assist child development, provide
Watch Your Back!
By Lorna Taylor BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MCSP, HPC RegisteredFirst Published in SEN Magazine (Special Educational Needs) on 22 July 2011 School staff, particularly those working