Supporting schools to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people

Core themes

The whole school approach

Asthma Friendly Schools

British Values and Prevent

Domestic Abuse

Early Years

Health protection

Supporting pupil participation

Emotional wellbeing and mental health

Asthma Friendly Schools

The Asthma Friendly Schools programme, open to all schools in Wiltshire, will not only support your pupils' physical health but also their educational attainment through improved attendance and curriculum engagement.

Aims

To reduce avoidable harm to children and improve quality of life
To reduce asthma related school absences
To promote good asthma management for children and young people
To increase awareness of asthma among staff that come in to contact with young people
To increase the number of Asthma Friendly Schools in Wiltshire

Some information about Asthma

Asthma is the most common long-term medical condition in children and young people in the UK, incorrectly perceived as a mild illness. The UK has one of the highest admission rates and death rates from asthma, with an average of 3 children per class with asthma.

A 15 minute film about asthma, created by teenagers for teenagers.

Filmed by members of The Cherwell Filming Club at The Cherwell School, Oxford, UK.

Becoming an Asthma Friendly School

From May 2024, schools in Wiltshire, B&NES and Swindon can apply to become Asthma Friendly Schools. Once your school has met the five standards you can email this completed form, to your local lead (see form) to receive the award logo.