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Our healthy year

Give kids a head start by encouraging healthy habits during their first years at school. Make the most of this year by bringing healthy choices to life with fun, practical activities.

Campaign details

Target audience: Students and teachers

Topics: Schools

How can I help parents who are worried about their child's weight?

For great tips and guidance on making healthy changes at home, point them in the direction of the Better Health Healthier Families: children's weight

Our healthy year campaigns

  • Reception and KS1

    Give kids a head start by encouraging healthy habits during their first years at school. Make the most of this year by bringing healthy choices to life with fun, practical activities.

  • KS2

    Use this year to help older kids build on the habits of eating and exercise they need for secondary school and for life.

  • Headteacher

    Engage teaching staff, parents and the community on continuing to develop healthy habits in kids throughout their time at school.

  • Our Healthy Year: School nursing team

    The school nursing team encourage the whole school to eat healthily and move more as well as supporting parents.

Published: 22 August 2024