Healthy Schools Newham
This page provides information on the the Healthy Schools Programme in Newham.
Healthy Schools Programme
The Healthy Schools Programme in Newham is part of a London-wide initiative led by the Mayor of London, aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people through a whole-school approach. Schools work towards Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards by promoting health across the curriculum, culture, and daily practices.
Key Benefits for schools:
- Improved health and wellbeing of pupils and staff
- Increased physical activity and participation
- Stronger school-community links
- Higher school meal uptake and better access to healthy food
- Reduced bullying, better behaviour, and improved attendance
- Supports overall school improvement
Award levels
Support for Schools
Newham schools benefit from:
- Free online training sessions each term through the Newham Healthy Schools Social Welfare Alliance.
- One-to-one support from the Newham Healthy Schools borough lead.
- Access to policy templates, planning tools, and local health data to inform planning and delivery.
- Regular newsletters and updates, along with access to the Healthy Schools Padlet, highlighting new opportunities and resources to support your school's health and wellbeing objectives.
No cost to schools – all training, resources, and guidance are provided free of charge.