Welcome to the Kirklees Health in Schools website
The Health in Schools team vision:
“Working with communities and schools to develop young peoples confidence and self-esteem. Empowering them to take better decisions when young, so that they enjoy greater health and well-being though life”.
(Andrew Lansley, Health Secretary, 2010) This site is dedicated to supporting all teaching and support staff to develop the health and wellbeing of the school community.
The Health in Schools site also has a section devoted to each of the themes of the National Healthy Schools Standard, where you will find a host of information, including policy guidance, and resources in each theme area.
In our news section you can read up on the latest developments in schools.
Spotlight On
What is British Food Fortnight? 18th September - 3rd October 2010
WHAT IS BRITISH FOOD FORTNIGHT?
Running from 18th September to 3rd October 2010 and now in its ninth year
British Food Fortnight is an established date on the school calendar. Hundreds of schools use the event as an opportunity to teach young people about food: about the diverse and delicious range of food available, the benefits of healthy eating and about the pleasures of eating quality, fresh, seasonal and regionally distinct produce.
"We love this year’s
Dave Myers & Si King, the Hairy Bikers
Additional information provided:
i. Further details about the British Food Fortnight Challenge for Secondary Schools
ii. Further details about the British Food Fortnight’s Tractor Ted Challenge for Pre and Primary Schools click here
iii. See examples of how schools have participated in previous years:
Latest News
28 May 2010: Spen Valley Sports College achieves National Healthy Schools Status
Spen valley
Sports
College has recently achieved National Healthy Schools Status. Congratulations to everyone involved!
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31 Mar 2010: Helme School presented with National Healthy Schools Status
Helme
School has recently
achieved National Healthy Schools Status. Congratulations to everyone
involved!
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16 Mar 2010: Let's Get Healthy at Batley Parish
Let's Get Healthy presentation at Batley Parish
Pupils at Batley Parish school were awarded with medals last week from the Let's Get Healthy Tea...
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15 Mar 2010: Medical Device Alert: Hoists and standing aids
Slide 1
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the government agency which is responsible for ensuring that medicines an...
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