Research shows that if parents and carers are actively involved in their children’s learning and activities at school, they will be more likely to thrive both in terms of academic performance and in their general wellbeing. This booklet has been developed to help schools explore interactive ways of supporting young people by engaging with parents and carers.
Read moreIn February of 2019 we invited schools pupils to use their knowledge and creativity to design a sugar smart healthy snack.
Read moreManchester Healthy Schools attended the Skills for Life launch at the ETIHAD stadium. Skills for Life is a new City Council initiative developed from the Curriculum for Life pilot project which young people voted for in the annual Make your Mark campaign.
Read moreNational Healthy Eating Week will run on 10-14 June. Registering for Healthy Eating Week is free and will give you access to some exclusive free resources to help your school support, encourage and promote healthy eating and drinking, physical activity, and celebrate healthy living.
Read moreMay 20-24th Living Streets are running their Walk to School week. The five-day challenge is designed to offer pupils a burst of walking activity. Its aims are to highlight the benefits of walking, with children arriving to school feeling refreshed and ready to learn, less congestion and cleaner air.
Read moreHave you a good idea for a healthy snack choice? Take part in our recipe competition and your idea could be published in a recipe book that will be shared with Manchester schools.
Read moreBig Pedal is the UK’s largest inter-school cycling, walking and scooting challenge. It inspires pupils, staff and parents to choose human power for their journey to school.
Read moreTom Watson, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and Lucy Powell, MP Manchester Central, visited Claremont Primary school, Manchester to celebrate Healthy lifestyles.
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