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Join date: May 4, 2022
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One of the four co-founders of youHQ, Jez is a former PE teacher and Director of Sport and Wellbeing. He has over 15 years of experience within the education sector. Passionate about the link between mental health and movement, he believes that better education comes from happier pupils and teachers.
In his spare time, Jez is also a personal trainer at APD Fit - conducting his Front Yard Fitness sessions most weekdays. APD Fit's recent 24-hour fitness challenge raised £5k for the Bowel Babe Fund Charity.
He has a dog named Gilbert.
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Jul 1, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Why When Matters: The Science Behind Early Wellbeing Support
We've always known that childhood experiences shape who we become. But a 2026 study from Guangzhou University reveals something more precise: it's not just what happens to young people, but when it happens and what kind of adversity it is, that shapes how it gets written into their biology. Researchers studied 128 young adults using brain imaging and inflammatory markers, looking separately at abuse and neglect experienced during early childhood (ages 0-11) versus adolescence (ages 12-18)....
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Jun 8, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Redesigning Connection Part Three: Moving Together
After writing about saunas and car journeys, I started paying closer attention to where the best conversations in my life actually happen. Not where I expect them to. Not sitting opposite somebody with a coffee. They happen while moving. Walking the dog. Running with a friend. Playing golf. It turns out this isn't a coincidence. There is a deep biological reason why moving together brings people closer, and it has been shaping human connection for hundreds of thousands of years.
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May 12, 2026 ∙ 4 min
The Future of Wellbeing in International Schools: From Awareness to Action
At the COBIS 2026 Annual Conference, one message came through clearly: international schools are not facing a temporary wellbeing challenge. The landscape has fundamentally changed. Constant transitions, hidden grief, digital pressures, and overloaded systems are reshaping what staff and students need.
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