Healthy Schools 

Caerphilly Council is part of the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes (WNHSS) which aims to promote the health and wellbeing of children, young people and the whole school community in schools across Wales.  The Scheme is recognised by the World Health Organisation and is part of Schools for Health in Europe.  Schools who receive the National Quality Award have proved that they are committed to promoting physical, mental and social health and wellbeing to all members of the school and local community.

The aim is for schools to:

• promote self esteem

• develop good relationships

• encourage a positive ethos

• maintain good school / home / community links

• enforce policies to reflect the health education curriculum

• encourage staff development and training

Action areas for schools are:

• food and fitness

• mental and emotional health and wellbeing

• personal development and relationships

• substance use and misuse

• environment

• safety hygiene