What is a Healthy School?

A healthy school:

Identifies, develops and communicates a positive message and appropriate values in relation to the health and well-being of the whole school community
Actively values and promotes the self-esteem of all members of the school community, develops good relationships in the daily life of the school and is welcoming and open to parents and the wider community
Is successful in helping pupils and staff do their best and celebrates their achievements
Offers all pupils the opportunity to benefit from a broad, balanced, creative and stimulating education that challenges and promotes brain-friendly learning
Promotes good communication within the whole school community ensuring that pupils and staff are given an effective voice in whole school decision making
Provides an accessible and relevant PSHE / Citizenship programme which enables pupils to develop their skills and attitudes in order to make informed choices about their health and to develop their social, moral, spiritual and cultural awareness
Invests in the physical and emotional health of staff and pupils to help improve standards and raise achievement
Provides a range of opportunities beyond the curriculum which promote the development of skills
Takes every opportunity to provide a safe, happy and reflective learning environment which promotes inclusion
Develops partnerships with appropriate outside agencies and individuals, for advice and active support within the context of health education and health promotion in the school