The Kent Healthy Schools Programme is an exciting programme designed to support school improvement through a whole school approach to health & well-being, inclusion and educational achievement.

85% of Kent schools have now achieved healthy schools status (in East Kent 82% have achieved and in West Kent 88%).

100% of schools are engaged in the programme.

This website is currently being updated. If you would like more information please contact your local Healthy Schools Specialist or the core team at KCC. More information is available on the National Healthy Schools website.

What is a healthy school?

A healthy school cares for its pupils, its staff and the whole community it serves.

A healthy school is successful in helping pupils to do their best and build on their achievements. It is committed to ongoing improvement and development. It promotes physical and emotional health by equipping pupils with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to make informed decisions about their health. A healthy school understands the importance of investing in health to assist the process of raising levels of pupil achievement and improving standards. It also recognises the need to provide both a physical and social environment that is conducive to learning.

Olympic rowing silver medalist Dr Alison Mowbray presented 26 awards to schools across Kent that have achieved Healthy Schools Status.

Sean Carter, Extended services & Heathy Schools Lead Manager opened the event.  Visit the June Celebration webpage for further details.