HEALTHY SCHOOLS Introduction The Healthy Schools

HEALTHY SCHOOLS

Introduction • The Healthy Schools Programme was introduced in 2005 because the health of young people was attracting a lot of negative attention eg obesity, sexual health • The programme reflects the Government’s commitment to putting more emphasis on measures to improve the health of young people • The forthcoming Olympic Games in 2012 provides an ideal opportunity to harness an enhanced level of interest in sport and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

Aims of the National Healthy Schools Programme • To support children and young people in developing healthy behaviours • To help raise pupil achievement • To help reduce health inequalities • To help promote social inclusion

Benefits of Being a Healthy School • Can bring about sustained whole school improvement • Better results at KS 1, 2&3 • Schools are more inclusive • Positive behaviours- less bullying, reduced likelihood of using illegal drugs • PSHE provision is enhanced • More effective liaison between home, school and other support agencies

BECOMING A HEALTHY SCHOOL To become a Healthy School, schools need to provide evidence of meeting criteria in four key themes. Personal and Social Education Healthy Eating (including Sex & Relationships, drugs, alcohol, tobacco and substance abuse) 4 KEY THEMES Physical Activity Emotional Health & Wellbeing

TRINITY IS A HEALTHY SCHOOL Trinity achieved Healthy School Status in January 2007 We use the Healthy Schools logo on headed notepaper

IMPACT OF BEING A HEALTHY SCHOOL AT TRINITY

Physical Activity At Trinity all students participate in a minimum of two and a half hours of physical activity. We offer a range of clubs after school and during lunch times including Athletics, Badminton, Football, Netball, Rugby, Trampolining, Rounders, Cricket. We also run Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Awards.

PSHE Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) • At Trinity SRE is taught in complete accordance with the Guidelines issued by the Diocese and the Catholic Education Service (CES). It is taught in the main within the RE department • At KS 3 use is made of the ‘A Journey in Love’ publication. In addition a series of talks specifically on Human sexuality is delivered to Y 9 students in the Summer term. • At KS 4 in Y 11 students learn about the Catholic Church’s teaching on issues of Human sexuality within the context of diversity within Christianity and against current secular trends. • In addition Trinity works with tenten theatre to present plays in Y 8, 9 and 10 on relationship issues. Feedback on these plays has been most positive. • At KS 5, and as part of the NOCN general RE course followed by all students in Y 12 and Y 13, students attend an RE day at Chigwell Convent on the subject of ‘Marriage’. Substance abuse • Trinity works closely with the charity Drugsline to deliver talks to all years on the causes and dangers of addictions of all kinds. The talks are appropriate to the year group involved. • Trinity strongly endorse the view that parents are the first and primary educators of their children, and that Catholic Education is a three way partnership between home, school and parish.

Emotional Health & Well Being • Two counsellors, one on each site offering open ear for students to self refer or third party referral • Help offered of on a variety of issues such as bereavement, divorce, self esteem, life skills, friendship issues, anger management, self harm, eating disorders. • Links with external agents when specialist help is needed.

Emotional Health and Well being cont’d…. • Various faith groups. Tauists, You. Fra, Gospel Drama, Youth Caféstudents have an opportunity to ‘belong’ in welcoming situation • Trips to Walsingham House and Assisicements friendships and grow in confidence

HEALTHY EATING • Easy access to fresh drinking water • New catering contract providing food and drink at lunch and break times which meets government guidelines • There are excellent practical food education delivered by experienced and qualified staff including diet, nutrition, food safety and hygiene. • Students have opportunities to learn about balanced diet, plan, prepare and cook meals • students have a good understanding of the need to reduce consumption of foods high in fat, sugar and salt and increase consumption of fruit and vegetables

The next step……. to achieve Enhanced Healthy School Status. Trinity is currently working towards achieving Enhanced Healthy School Status led by the following staff. This will be ongoing with an Annual Review taking place every year. Health and Well-being Development Group Mrs M Loster- Lead person Mrs R Krzyz- Head of PRE Miss C Healey- PE Mrs D Smith- Lower School Chaplain Mrs M Tolan- Upper School Chaplain Mr M Loster- Director of Upper Site Mr M Dalton- Director of Lower site

Enhanced Healthy Schools Model

Becoming an Enhanced Healthy School Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Stage 7 Set up a Health and Well-being group Carry out a needs analysis Select priorities Meaningful outcomes and early success indicators Activities/interventions Monitoring Success

HEALTH INFORMATION EVENING FOR PARENTS THURSDAY 25 TH MARCH 2010 7 PM. RADCLIFFE HALL Topics covered: Cyber-bullying Healthy Packed Lunches Sex and Relationships Physical Exercise More information to follow

Where can you find out more? • • www. mindbodysoul. gov. uk www. foodinschools. org. uk www. 5 aday. nhs. uk www. sportengland. org www. youngminds. org. uk www. teachernet. gov. uk www. healthyschools. gov. uk