Walking benefits people of all ages, but even more so for children. In fact, the government invested £2.1 million this year to encourage more children to walk to school, with an emphasis on improving the health of children aged 5-11. Not only will more walking contribute to the daily amount of exercise children need, it […]
Growing up in a pandemic is not something that any new parent can prepare for. In terms of children’s development, 12 months has seen countless missed opportunities in relation to cognitive and social stimulation that they would normally get outside of the home. Experts have witnessed toddlers’ delays in speech and language as […]
All Aboard! 16th March 2020, this was the date I unknowingly took my seat on the Corona-Coaster and, boy, was I in for a ride I’ll never forget! The Corna-Coaster left the station as I watched the Prime Minster announce that the UK Government were now asking everyone to stop non-essential contact with others […]
HSBC UK has today launched its first ever £500 million fund for franchise businesses as part of its commitment to help British businesses innovate and grow as the country looks to rebound from the Covid-19 health crisis. The fund is part of a broader £15 billion lending fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) […]
Career opportunities for all ages If you are thinking of making a career change in midlife, then you are definitely not alone. While a career change at any age can be scary, it can also be exhilarating if the move is what you really want. We meet Theresa Ross, franchisee at Jiggy Wrigglers North and […]
How to support your child’s development Research has shown that the lasting impact of the early childhood years can be felt into adulthood. The experiences gained during the first five years of life will have a huge impact on the development of the brain and overall health. For those with young children, the last year […]
How to build a franchise business Expert advice on how to build a franchise business in the children’s activity sector. Meet Katie Clunn, Managing Director of Jiggy Wrigglers, an award-winning musical activity group for babies and pre-schoolers. She talks about her story and changing her career to fit around her young family and how she’s […]
How to run a business in 2021 The last twelve months have been anything but usual. Learning, adapting and growing through a pandemic has taught business leaders so much. We speak to Katie Clunn, Managing Director of Jiggy Wrigglers about how to run a business through the most challenging of times. Confidence building Jiggy […]
How to keep young children happy during lockdown With the third lockdown in the midst of winter, we know that many parents will be feeling the pressure. Keeping young children entertained all day is not easy, especially when you are juggling responsibilities, so we are here to offer our expert advice. Supporting parents during […]
How to return to work after a career break The Covid pandemic has changed the employment landscape for thousands of people. The figures from August 2020 shows that 9.6 million jobs in the UK were furloughed under the job retention scheme. While some of these furloughed workers would have returned, others may find they haven’t […]
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