Nottingham Healthy Child Vision
We have worked with adults and children to create a vision for the Nottingham Healthy Child. We want schools across the city to commit to this vision.
The Nottingham Healthy Child
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is active
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makes choices that keeps their body healthy
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uses strategies to maintain a healthy mind
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has a range of healthy relationships
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accesses help when they need it
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feels safe, secure and content
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is self-award, resilient, and positive about life
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has dreams and is determined to achieve them
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is kind to themselves and others
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celebrates their own and others' uniqueness and promotes equality
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understands the importance of balance in all aspects of life
How can schools support this vision?
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A school ethos, environment and relationships that promote and model a positive health and wellbeing culture
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Improving children's knowledge, understanding and skills through comprehensive PSHE
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Listening to the needs of children and acting upon them
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Engaging with local and national forums in order to inform evidence-based practice
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Encouraging children to apply their learning through a range of opportunities
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Signposting to and providing a range of support around health and wellbeing
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Working with parents to develop a shared understanding
Awards
Our Awards programme provides a framework for schools to assess and validate their health and wellbeing provision to support our shared vision for Nottingham children.