Healthy schools

The Healthy Schools team works with schools in the district.

We help schools support the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

We help schools create healthy habits that can last a lifetime.

School kids holding beat the street passes

How we can help

We can help schools:

  • support healthy lifestyles

  • help pupils be active

  • support mental wellbeing

  • build confidence

  • create safe places to learn

What we offer

We offer:

  • physical activity programmes

  • healthy eating support

  • wellbeing training

  • health campaigns

  • staff training

  • advice and resources

  • help to improve health and wellbeing across the school

Why it matters

Good health can help pupils:

  • attend school more often

  • feel happier

  • learn better

  • take part in school life

  • do well in class

Who we work with

We work with:

  • primary schools

  • secondary schools

  • special schools

  • alternative provision settings

  • academies

  • maintained schools

We also support school leaders, teachers and support staff.

Get involved

We can help if your school wants to improve health and wellbeing.

To find out more, email: schoolhealth@wakefield.gov.uk

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