The latest Wiltshire Healthy Schools
Friday 7th December 2018
Twelve Wiltshire schools which have recently achieved Wiltshire Healthy Schools status were recognised at a special event on Thursday 6th December at County Hall.
At the event schools were presented with a special plaque marking their achievements.
Hardenhuish School achieved gold level for the second time
The programme accredits schools that have provided evidence to show how their provision effectively supports the health and wellbeing of their pupils. Schools can work towards bronze, silver or gold levels to achieve Wiltshire Healthy Schools status. To be accredited schools need to meet a range of standards based on local and national priorities.
Currently 91 schools have Wiltshire Healthy Schools status at bronze, silver or gold level. A total of 144 schools are taking part to achieve the award.
The multiagency group granting the awards includes police, school health nurses, school representatives, Wiltshire & Swindon Sports Partnership and others. The council and agencies support the schools as they work towards the standards.
Staff from Walwayne Court School, Lyneham Primary, St Peter's CofE Academy and Winsley Primary
Schools accrediting this round were:
Gold level
Hardenhuish School
Silver level
Horningsham Primary School
River Mead School
St Peters CofE Academy, Chippenham
Bronze level
Amesbury Archer Primary School
Chirton CofE VC Primary School
Christ the King Catholic School
Lyneham Primary School
Newton Tony CofE VC School
Staverton CofE Primary School
Walwayne Court School
Winsley CE Primary School
A complete list of accredited schools can be found here.
The local programme supports schools and provides information on key actions that can be taken as well as providing training. The progress of schools is monitored, including the positive impact on the health behaviours of young people.
Further information about our Healthy Schools programme can be found here.
