Education Programme
Leaders in Health & Wellbeing: Working together to support the education sector.
NHS Health Scotland’s Education Programme supports and facilitates health & wellbeing in Scottish schools. It produces resources and training programmes, commissions research and works in partnership with a wide range of agencies to strategically link policy, evidence and practice. Formally known as the schools programme of work, this title was expanded to include other education institutions, encompassing transitions for children & young people through the 3-18 age range.
The Curriculum for Excellence, Principles and Practice 2009 says that: "Learning in health and wellbeing ensures that children and young people develop the knowledge and understanding, skills, capabilities and attributes which they need for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing now and in the future."
It is therefore important to provide children and young people with a positive learning environment with accessible information and support to enable them to make informed health choices. NHS Health Scotland works with a range of key partners to ensure that key health messages are delivered and prominent within schools.
Background and policy information
An introduction to what's driving our work in the education setting and why.
Publications & Research
Ongoing research, evaluations, work on the evidence base and links to published research relevant to an education setting.
Learning Tools
Our most current resources available to support health promotion programmes in schools.
Reviewed 6 April 2010