The Wider Curriculum Wider Context: Ofsted, Childhood Obesity, Sex and Relationships Education, Government Funding 2017 Healthy Schools promotes a more inclusive environment for learning to take place and is designed to encourage links with all other areas of the Government Childhood Obesity: A Plan for Action, August 2016 curriculum. The obesity plan sets out the Government’s proposals to reduce childhood The health and wellbeing experiences and outcomes provide valuable obesity over the next ten years, achieved through the engagement of “active opportunities to develop skills in literacy and numeracy. schools, communities, families and individuals”. The plan confirms that There are important links between health and wellbeing and the following consultation over the soft drinks industry levy, the proposals will be spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils. legislated for in the Finance Bill 2017 Using the expressive arts as a medium for learning, for example role Key points for schools / early years play, can engage learners in issues such as bullying in more engaging All schools to deliver at least thirty minutes of physical activity every and accessible ways. day funded by a soft drinks levy. The additional 30 minutes should be There are clear connections between science and several aspects of supported by parents and carers. health and wellbeing e.g. food and health. Encourage more walking and cycling to school A voluntary healthy rating for primary schools to encourage them to Staff Development, Health and Wellbeing take a school approach to healthy eating and physical activity. Healthy Schools enables schools to identify, review and develop: A campaign to raise awareness of the early years physical activity Training for staff. guidelines among parents and practitioners. Support for staff in maintaining their health and wellbeing. The Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework will be updated Confidential access to advice, support and services within and beyond to make reference to the UK Chief school. Medical Officers’ (CMO) guidelines. School Food Standards update Healthier vending/food environments Ofsted already evaluate a school’s success in promoting and supporting pupils’ knowledge of how to keep themselves healthy, including through exercising and healthy eating. Inspectors expect to see pupils making informed choices about eating and physical activity and the school’s culture promoting this aspect of pupils’ welfare. This evaluation informs inspectors’ judgement on pupils’ personal development, behaviour and welfare. Once the new rating scheme is operational it will be referred to in the school inspection handbook, and Ofsted inspectors will be able to take account of
The Wider Curriculum Healthy Schools promotes a more inclusive environment for learning to take place and is designed to encourage links with all other areas of the curriculum. The health and wellbeing experiences and outcomes provide valuable opportunities to develop skills in literacy and numeracy. There are important links between health and wellbeing and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils. Using the expressive arts as a medium for learning, for example role play, can engage learners in issues such as bullying in more engaging and accessible ways. There are clear connections between science and several aspects of health and wellbeing e.g. food and health. Staff Development, Health and Wellbeing Healthy Schools enables schools to identify, review and develop: Training for staff. Support for staff in maintaining their health and wellbeing. Confidential access to advice, support and services within and beyond school. Wider Context: Ofsted, Childhood Obesity, Sex and Relationships Education, Government Funding 2017 Government Childhood Obesity: A Plan for Action, August 2016 The obesity plan sets out the Government’s proposals to reduce childhood obesity over the next ten years, achieved through the “active engagement of schools, communities, families and individuals”. The plan confirms that following consultation over the soft drinks industry levy, the proposals will be legislated for in the Finance Bill 2017 Key points for schools / early years All schools to deliver at least thirty minutes of physical activity every day funded by a soft drinks levy. The additional 30 minutes should be supported by parents and carers. Encourage more walking and cycling to school A voluntary healthy rating for primary schools to encourage them to take a school approach to healthy eating and physical activity. A campaign to raise awareness of the early years physical activity guidelines among parents and practitioners. The Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework will be updated to make reference to the UK Chief Medical Officers’ (CMO) guidelines. School Food Standards update Healthier vending/food environments Ofsted already evaluate a school’s success in promoting and supporting pupils’ knowledge of how to keep themselves healthy, including through exercising and healthy eating. Inspectors expect to see pupils making informed choices about eating and physical activity and the school’s culture promoting this aspect of pupils’ welfare. This evaluation informs inspectors’ judgement on pupils’ personal development, behaviour and welfare. Once the new rating scheme is operational it will be referred to in the school inspection handbook, and Ofsted inspectors will be able to take account of
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