Big Health Challenge 2018-2019 Information

This year we invite all secondary schools to take part in the Big Health Challenge on Wednesday 10th July 2019 . Download the Powerpoint here for more information.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Child Poverty Strategy 2014-17

Supporting families into work, improving living standards and raising educational attainment are the fundamental aims set out in the government’s child poverty strategy. Part of the government's long-term economic plan, the strategy sets out what is being done to tackle the root causes of child poverty, building on the first strategy published in 2011.

Early Help Leaflet for Parents and Carers

Information for parents and carers on the Early Help Service and what might be involved in the Early Help Assessment process.

External Contributors Policy Template

All schools should have a protocol for working with external visitors who should be complementing student learning, not replacing it. This External Contributors Policy Template is a way to ensure that provision from outside agencies is high-quality and managed well.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Healthy Schools Newsletter - Autumn 2017

For exciting updates, information and events from the Healthy Schools team.

Healthy Schools Newsletter - Autumn 2018

For exciting updates, information and events from the Healthy Schools team.

Healthy Schools Newsletter - Spring 2019

For exciting updates, information and events from the Healthy Schools team.

Healthy Schools Newsletter - Summer 2017

For exciting updates, information and events from the Healthy Schools team.

Healthy Schools Newsletter - Summer 2018

For exciting updates, information and events from the Healthy Schools team.

PSHE NETWORK MEETING SLIDES - February 2019

This Network Meeting focused on the updated February Statutory Guidance for RSE and Health Education in 2020. This powerpoint includes:

• Healthy Schools updates and available FREE training and resources for schools in MCC
• Competition details for No Smoking Day and Healthy Lifestyles Recipe Book 2019
• Ofsted Framework Updates and Implications for PSHE Education
• Updates on DfE Statutory Guidance on RSE and Health Education
• Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Peace Foundation - focusing on conflict resolution through their projects, programmes and workshops for Primary and Secondary Schools

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

PSHE Network Meeting Slides - October 2018

This Network Meeting was based around 'raising the profile of PSHE Education'. This powerpoint includes:

• Healthy Schools updates and available FREE training for schools in MCC
• Updates on DfE Statutory Guidance on RSE and Health Education
• Tips and strategies about how to raise the profile of PSHE education in your school
• Red Cross - available First Aid training in Manchester for young people
• Young Money - their tips, curriculum guidance and CPD dates for financial education and economic wellbeing

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

PSHE Policy Template

The guidance is available to help you develop your school's PSHE Education policy. It is best-practice to have one, reviewed every 18 months to two years. Once completed, it can be verified by Healthy Schools and should be approved by Governors. It should be made available on your school website.

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

UPDATED 2019-20 Campaign/Awareness Dates

An updated list of awareness days for 2019-20 with hyperlinks to relevant websites often with school resources. Healthy Schools will send out reminders and resources or signpost resources to the awareness days marked with an *

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Voicebox Slides - December 2018

This session focused on Human Rights Day and World AIDS Day and inlcuded:

• The Big Health Challenge review
• Human Rights workshop with Amnesty International
• HIV and AIDs Fact-Finding Workshop
• Q&A with George House Trust

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Voicebox Slides - February 2019

This session focused on No-Smoking Day and International Women's Day and inlcuded:

• No Smoking Day competition launch
• Gender Stereotype workshop
• Saheli - understanding forced marriage
• How to promote and fundraise for Saheli on International Women's Day

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Voicebox Slides - March 2019

This session focused on First Aid and Organ Donation education:

• Update on Health Challenge 2018/2019
• First Aid Workshop with Millie's Trust
• Organ Donation education
• Update on No Smoking Competition

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools

Voicebox Slides - October 2018

This session focused on World Mental Health Day and Anti-Bullying Week and includes:

• Take Ten Reading Campaign and Shelf Help with Loreto High School
• Big Health Challenge initial launch
• Mental Health, Social Media and Cyberbullying workshop with Kooth
• 'Should social media be banned?' Debate
• Anti-Bullying Week poster competition launch

This resource is only available for Manchester Schools