Wolverhampton Healthy Schools Programme
Wolverhampton Healthy Schools Programme (WHSP) is a nationally accredited programme, which aims to help schools:
- Reduce health inequalities;
- Raise standards;
- Promote social inclusion; and
- Support children and young people in developing healthy behaviours.
The programme works with schools to fulfill the PSHE Curriculum using four core themes:
- PSHE including Sex & Relationships Education and Drugs Education (including alcohol, tobacco and volatile substance abuse);
- Healthy Eating;
- Physical Activity; and
- Emotional Health and Well Being (including bullying)
Once a school has signed up to the programme, the team of specialists will be available to:
- Provide staff and governor training;
- Advise on policy development;
- Create links between partner agencies and the school e.g. theatre companies, YMCA, TPU