Welcome to Swindon Healthy Schools
Swindon Healthy Schools is committed to supporting all local schools to provide a whole school approach to improve and maximise pupils' health and wellbeing so they can reach their full potential. This includes guidance around improving the school environment, policies and activities to promote and facilitate good health choices. This website recommends resources, support and training to enhance the Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) curriculum and offers information on networking opportunities to enable schools to share good practice.
In Swindon we aim to provide a personalised approach to each school's health and wellbeing needs.
To engage with our programme and to receive this support, please contact us.
News
Hot off the press: Swindon Healthy Schools Newsletter April 2024
15th April 2024The April 2024 edition of Swindon Healthy Schools can now be downloaded: Newsletter : Swindon Healthy Schools It contains a round up of: the latest healthy schools news events and training for staff...
Food for Life Awards Offer to Swindon Primary Schools
14th April 2024Food For Life (FFL) supports schools to make sure all children get the best possible start on their food journey. A start that will transform their life chances. The recipe is simple: Your school will...
Swindon PSHE Survey Results
11th April 2024Several primary and secondary schools in Swindon completed the Swindon PSHE Leads Survey in January and February 2024. The results with recommendations can be downloaded here. The results have given...
Year 6 smoking and vaping lesson will soon be available for Swindon Schools!
11th April 2024A new Year 6 smoking and vaping lesson will be available from 17 June to complement existing Chameleon resources. Developed by Public Health, Swindon Borough Council, the lesson pack will include a lesson...
Engaging underserved families in community services webinar
10th April 202416 Apr 2024, 9- 11am This webinar is aimed at local authorities, Family Hubs and community organisations looking to develop their in-person offers in local communities and primary schools may also...
Get Real RSE Sessions: Discount for Swindon's Secondary Schools
9th April 2024Get Real Sessions Get Real Sessions offer a whole school solution to delivering consistent RSE, using online video sessions combined with fully planned classroom based activities. The Complete Get Real...
How are You? Survey findings and class resources
8th April 2024The results to the 2023-2024 How Are You? pupils’ voice survey for Year 8 and Year 10 pupils in Swindon have been published and are available to view at on the surveys page of the JSNA website. Thanks...
NSPCC Online Safety Workshop for parents/carers
1st April 2024The new Keeping Children Safe Online - pre-recorded workshop for parents and carers provides information about how to support their child in their online world. The 40-minute pre-recorded...
Swindon's new Substance use disorder strategy published
1st April 2024The Swindon Substance Use Disorder Strategy 2024 – 2029 has now been published on Swindon Borough Council’s Joint Strategic Needs Assessment website: HEALTH AND WELLBEING STRATEGIES...
Swindon Mindful Employer Network Event
1st April 2024School leaders are welcome to join other employers from across Swindon and the local area to join crucial discussions surrounding mental health and employee wellbeing in the workplace. Helping them to...
