The National Healthy Schools Programme is a joint initiative between the Department for Children Schools and Families and the Department of Health which promotes a whole school/whole child approach to health.
Healthy Schools is intended to deliver real benefits in respect of:
- Improvement in health and reduced health inequalities
- Raised pupil achievement
- More social inclusion; and
- Closer working between health promotion providers and education establishments.
You can find out more about the National Healthy Schools Programme, National Healthy School Status, and the Healthy Schools Enhancement Model at
www.healthyschools.gov.uk.
