Healthy schools = healthy children

Hundreds of local schoolchildren set to benefit after seven borough primary schools achieved national ‘ Healthy School’ status this term.

Healthier lifestyles are coming to Abram Bryn Gates, Gilded Hollins, Leigh CE Infants, St James' RC Orrell, St John's CE Mosley Common, St Mary and St John RC and Tyldesley Primary.

Under the government-backed scheme, schools must prove their commitment to improving all aspects of children’s health. The aim is to support children and young people in developing healthy behaviour, raise pupil achievement, reduce health inequalities and promote social inclusion.

Cllr Brian Wilson, Cabinet Member for Children & Young People says:

“Well done to the ‘magnificent seven’ and ‘good luck’ to the many other schools who are following close behind. They are putting children’s health first and that’s an important step in helping children reach their full potential.”

Schools all over the borough indistinct are working towards becoming ‘healthy schools’.

‘Healthy’ schools must satisfy minimum criteria in four key areas.

1. Personal, social and health education (including sex and relationship education, and drug education).
2. Healthy eating.
3. Physical activity.
4. Emotional health and well-being (including anti-bullying).

Note to editors

• For more information, please contact Gill Harrison, healthy schools assessor, on 01942 488460 or visit www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk