Healthy Schools
Schools play an important role in supporting the health and well-being of children and we are proud to have achieved Healthy School Status.
National Healthy School Status requires schools to meet criteria in four core themes. They are:
- personal, social and health education
- healthy eating
- physical activity and
- emotional health and wellbeing
There are a number of specific actions that schools need to take if they are to be recognised as a Healthy School. These include:
- ensuring relevant policies are up-to-date
- ensuring healthier food and drink options are available and promoted (including access to free, clean and palatable drinking water)
- providing opportunities for all pupils to participate in physical activity and
- providing a positive environment which enhances emotional health and well-being in school