Healthy Schools
The Essex Healthy Schools Programme is a school health improvement strategy which builds on the commitment within Essex schools to better the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
We provide a strategic framework for schools to reflect on the relationship between health and achievement. This maximises the potential for development and innovation at a local level to improve health and wellbeing.
We are proud that most of our schools have been engaged with the Essex Healthy Schools Programme for a long time and we know that all schools are clear about their commitment to the health and wellbeing of their children and young people. ESSEX SCHOOLS ARE HEALTH PROMOTING!
Our approach allows schools to focus on the specific needs of their school community, built around 6 key expectations:
- Trauma informed and trauma reducing practice
- Mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Food and nutrition
- Pupil voice
- PSHE education
- Physical activity
All schools are offered a minimum of an annual profile visit which actively supports the identification and delivery of needs led, outcome-based health and wellbeing projects to support children and young people. This also acts as an opportunity to celebrate successes, identify good practice and share what works well.
Below you will find information to other sections of the Healthy Schools Programme.
