Each Schools for Health theme contributes to at least one of the Every Child Matters five outcomes;

• be healthy
• stay safe
• enjoy and achieve
• make a positive contribution
• achieve economic wellbeing

The outcomes contributed to and the impact when a school meets the theme criteria are described here:

Personal Social and Health Education (PSHE):

addressing relationship and sex education, drug education (medicines, alcohol, tobacco, volatile substance misuse) and child protection.

• Provides pupils with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to make informed decisions about their lives.

Healthy Eating

• pupils have the confidence, skills and understanding to make healthy food choices
• healthy and nutritious food and drink are available across the school day

PE and School Sport (Physical Activity)

• pupils are provided with a range of opportunities to be physically active
• they understand how physical activity can help them be healthier, and improve and be part of their everyday life

Emotional Health and Wellbeing

(including anti-bullying and discrimination)

• Promoting positive emotional health and wellbeing to help pupils understand and express their feelings, build their confidence and emotional resilience, and therefore their capacity to learn.

For more information about a particular theme, and to find out which schools have achieved Healthy School status in that area please select the appropriate link.

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