Arron Hutchinson from The ADHD Foundation kindly gave us a few minutes out of his busy schedule to discuss neurodiversity in the workplace. Here’s what he said… “An inclusive workforce can be great for business, driving innovation, fresh ways of thinking, and opening up new opportunities. But for individuals who are neurodiverse – for example, […]
Every school day we help 1000’s of neurodiverse children learn more effectively by being able to stand at an EIGER Student desk and document their work. It’s simple, it works and it’s a fantastic feeling to help these children. Neurodiversity does not stop in children though. It’s estimated around 15% of UK adults are neurodiverse. […]
For many families, getting a child to do their homework can be a daily battle and for the parents of children with additional needs, such as ADHD and autism, the challenge can sometimes be even greater. Because neurodivergence is typically associated with hyperactivity and repetitive physical behaviours, sitting and concentrating for any length of time […]
Using standing desks can improve workers’ performance, boost wellbeing and energy levels and reduce stress. That’s according to the findings of a major new study conducted by the University of Leicester, which has looked at the impact of using standing desks on the health of office workers. How did it work? The 12-month trial involved […]
Pupils in Years one to six at Rendlesham Primary School are making a stand for better health, thanks to the addition of some innovative new desks. The standing desks, which allow the children to stand and move while they work, have been put through their paces as part of a special trial. They have been […]
To help busy teachers understand the why’s and how’s of using a classroom standing desk for their children/students we created a valuable “Teacher Tips” resource. It’s here…
Here at I Want A Standing Desk we don’t want to scare you over the facts about sitting too much. We just want to give you the facts that allow you to make an informed decision. Here’s some facts for you to consider… When sitting your metabolic rate crashes to an absolute minimum. You only burn […]
Office workers are being urged to move about more by new campaign, launched by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Get Britain Standing. The campaign is aimed at encouraging office staff to be more mobile at work. Many people spend only half an hour on their feet in the office and fear being sedentary is […]
Standing Workstations Hi, my name is Paul Roberts. I am a Physical Trainer and founder of Tribal Triathlete (www.tribaltriathlete.com), a triathlon training company that takes a lot of its inspiration from our evolutionary past. I believe that sitting for long periods is unhealthy and I would like to explain why. Being at odds with our […]
The World’s 1st Education Retrofit Classroom Standing Desk. Today’s children are referred to as “Generation Inactive”. They are the 1st generation who are expected to live shorter lives than their parents and the reason is inactivity. As far as we’re concerned, that’s not acceptable. Statistics show that today’s kids are inactive in classrooms for 4.5 […]
