Healthy Schools Plus

The Government will "continue to deepen the impact of the Healthy Schools programme in supporting schools to contribute to the health and wellbeing of children and young people, especially the most vulnerable. Building on the existing strengths of Healthy Schools as a universal programme, additional money will be invested in a three-year pilot programme to target additional support at the most disadvantaged. The pilot, to be run in the South West, will work with schools and other education providers to identify local priorities in tackling health inequalities. The pilot will develop strategies – including working with parents, carers and members of the wider community – to bring about healthier behaviour. In particular, the pilot will focus on obesity, mental health, sexual health and substance misuse. Consideration will be given to other ways of further focusing the programme on tackling health inequalities"

Health Inequalities: progress and next steps (DoH, 2008) page 35

This powerpoint presentation gives information about Healthy Schools Plus in the south west.