Could your school get involved in the NHS Young People’s Health Challenge?
Date: 30 Aug 2024
NHS England and Barnardo’s have co-designed an exciting new initiative for young people aged 7-14.
The team is interested in connecting with the PSHE leads in Swindon to support delivery in their schools. We have done this previously in the pilot, but we are also creating some specific guidance for PSHE lessons.
Developed and piloted last year with over 500 children and young people, the NHS Young People’s Health Challenge comprises 63 engaging activities over three toolkits arranged around seven key themes:
- About the NHS
- Make your voice heard
- Give back to the NHS
- Healthy Mind
- Jobs
- Caring for myself and others
- Healthy body
The toolkits can be used in various settings including primary and secondary schools. By taking part in these challenges, young people will:
- Learn more about health and wellbeing
- Understand how to support your own and others’ wellbeing
- Discover how everyday actions can help the NHS
- Explore how you can give back to the NHS
- Find out about different careers and jobs in the NHS
- Take action to support the NHS
Visit the Young People's Health Challenge Website to get more information about the programme
If you have any questions, or wish to connect with the team involved in supporting the programme please email YPHealthChallenge@barnardos.org.uk
