In Kirklees there are two levels of healthy school status, firstly the National Healthy School Status (NHSS) and secondly the Kirklees Healthy School Standard Gold (KHSSG). In order for schools to be assessed for KHSSG it is  prerequisite that they have achieved NHSS, although schools may choose to work towards both at the same time.

Key things to consider throughout the healthy schools process:

• Having a representative Healthy Schools Task Group
• ‘Whole School Approach’ – Involving the following groups:

• All staff
• Pupils
• Families
• Wider community

• Involving your Healthy Schools consultant and making use of the Kirklees Healthy Schools team.

National Healthy School Status (NHSS):

In order for schools to be assessed for KHSSG it is a prerequisite that they have achieved NHSS, although schools may choose to work towards both at the same time.

• Register on-line with NHSS www.healthyschools.gov.uk
• Kirklees Healthy Schools Team will contact the school to offer support
• Complete NHSS on-line audit and criteria
• Self validate for NHSS (10% of schools will have a moderation visit)

NHSS Overview Sheet

Word Version of NHSS Audit Tool

Kirklees Healthy School Standard Gold (KHSSG):

In order for schools to be assessed for KHSSG it is a prerequisite that they have achieved NHSS, although schools may choose to work towards both at the same time.

• Contact Kirklees Healthy Schools Team, who will:
• Arrange a visit to you if required
• Help you register on the online KHSSG Audit Tool
• Complete KHSSG on-line audit tool (action plans automatically created)
• Complete actions in Action Plans
• Schools Self-validation recived by the Quality Assurance Group (QUAG)
• Moderation Visit (up to 50% of schools will have moderation visit)
• Award Ceremony!

KHSSG Overview Sheet

Overview Sheet for Both Awards

Word version of KHSSG Audit Tool

Do you think your school may be interested? Click on the links below for more information.

Getting Involved   

Frequently Asked Questions