' The overall aim is to help schools to become healthier. ' - Department of Health
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The National Healthy School Standard (NHSS) is a framework for school improvement based on partnerships between the DfES and the Department of Health (DH).
Please use the menu items in the left panel to access information and resources pertaining to the National Healthy School Standard (NHSS).
Healthy School Award Consultant List
In order to contact your allocated Consultant for the Healthy School Award please take a look at the following Excel spreadsheet:
Healthy School Award Consultants
The strategic aims of the NHSS are:
- to raise achievement
- to reduce health inequalities
- to promote social inclusion
The national aims of the NHSS are:
- all schools with 20% Free School Meal Eligibility to achieve NHSS Level 3 Status by 2006
- all schools in England to continue to be provided with the opportunity to access the services
of a nationally recognised local healthy schools programme 2003 to 2006
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Accreditation Procedure
The Accreditation Procedure is a guide to helping schools through the Healthy School Award.
It should be used in conjunction with the Support Materials and NHSS Level 3 Criteria.
For further information on awards please click here to visit the School Awards section:
School Awards
or please contact:
Karron Young, Healthy Schools' Co-ordinator
Tel: (01482) 392
E-mail: karron.young@eastriding.gov.uk
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