Healthy SchoolsNational Healthy Schools Programmewww.healthyschools.gov.uk Provides guidance for the National Healthy Schools Programme. Wired for Healthwww.wiredforhealth.gov.uk Developed by the Department of Health and the Department of Education and Skills. Provides health information for a range of audiences that relate to the National Curriculum and the Healthy School Programme itself. PSHEAsthmawww.asthma.org.uk Provides up-to-date information about asthma as well as latest news. Barnardo'swww.barnados.org.uk Leading UK children's charity which offers support services for children, young people and their families. British Heart Foundationwww.bhf.org.uk Forefront of the fight against heart disease, funding research, education, care and much more. National Children's Bureauwww.ncb.org.uk Aims to identify and promote the interests of children.Provides research, publications, training, library and information services. NCB is a charitable organisation acting as an umbrella for organisations working with children and young people. National Youth Agencywww.nya.org.uk The National Youth Agency supports those involved in young people's personal and social development and works to enable all young people to fulfil their potential within a just society. NSPCCwww.nspcc.org.uk Seeks to achieve cultural, social and political change by influencing legislation, policy, practice, public attitudes and behaviours towards vulnerable young people and families. Qualifications and Curriculum Authority www.qca.org.uk/pshe QCA are committed to building a world class education and training framework. They regulate, develop and modernise the curriculum, assessments, examinations and qualifications. Save the Childrenwww.savethechildren.org.uk Fights for children in the UK, and around the world who suffer from poverty, disease, injustice and violence, working with them to find lifelong answers to the problems they face. St JohnAmbulancewww.sja.org.uk UK's leading first aid, transport and care charity. The Children's Societywww.childrenssociety.org.uk They work to influence government policy on issues affecting children, campaigning for change and undertaking research into issues affecting children. Teachernet – child protectionhttp://www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/familyandcommunity/childprotection/schools/ Explains the different roles and responsibilities for schools and individuals in child protection. Teachernet - PSHEwww.teachernet.gov.uk/pshe Provides a comprehensive resource database as well as general information and a Professional Development tool on PSHE.
Drug Education and SupportAlcohol concernwww.alcoholconcern.org.uk/servlets/home A national agency on alcohol misuse which works to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to young people with alcohol-related problems. ASHwww.ash.org.uk A campaigning public health charity working to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco. DOH Drug Ed.www.talktofrank.com Provides free and confidential drugs information and advice 24hours a day. GASPwww.gasp.org.uk Non-smokers' rights group 'Group Against Smoking in Public' provide range of information on stopping smoking and tobacco control resources Kids Against Tobacco Smokewww.roycastle.org/kats A UK wide charity, wholly dedicated to defending lung cancer. Quitwww.quit.org.uk QUIT is the independent charity whose aim is to save lives by helping smokers to stop. Releasewww.release.org.uk Provide confidential, free and professional advice to drug users, their families, friends, and statutory and voluntary agencies. Teachernet - drugshttp://www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/behaviour/drugs Provides information and guidance for schools on issues related to drugs, including developing a drugs education and incidents policy. Wrecked (alcohol)www.wrecked.co.uk Provides information on alcohol and its effects.
Sex and RelationshipsBrook Advisory Servicewww.brook.org.uk Provides free and confidential sexual health advice and services specifically for young people. Contraceptionwww.ruthinking.co.uk Provides advice on contraception and sex for young people. DOH SREwww.playingsafely.co.uk Provides information and expert advice on sexually transmitted diseases and contraception. Family Planning Associationwww.fpa.org.uk UK's leading sexual health charity working to improve the sexual health of all people throughout the UK. Like It Iswww.likeitis.org.uk Provides young people with access to information about all aspects of sex education and teenage life. R U Thinkingwww.trashed.co.uk Independent teenage pregnancy unit provides sex advice, facts and answers. SRE guidancehttp://www.dfes.gov.uk/sreguidance/sexeducation.pdf Guidance on sex and relationship education in school. Sex Education Forumwww.ncb.org.uk/sef Provides sex and relationship information for all children and young people.
CitizenshipBritish Youth Councilwww.byc.org.uk Range of educational publications, speakers and training opportunities on subjects such as local youth councils, involving young people in decision-making and peer education projects. Citizenship Foundationwww.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk/fou.org.uk An independent charity which aims to empower individuals to engage in the wider community through education about the law, democracy and society. Council for Environmental Educationwww.cee.org.uk A national membership body for organisations and individuals in England committed to environmental education and education for sustainable development. The CEE works with and for its membership to develop policy, enhance practice and enable members to work more effectively together. Crimebeatwww.crimebeat.org.uk Helps young people to make a difference in their community with objectives to encourage and empower young people, with appropriate support to become responsible members of their communities. Development Educationwww.dea.org.uk A national network of member organisations that share a commitment to develop education, which leads to greater understanding of global and development issues, developing practical skills and confidence to make positive changes. Financial Services Authoritywww.fsa.gov.uk The FSA is a statutory body set up under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The Act sets out statutory objectives which are supported by a set of principles of good regulation. Hansard Societywww.hansardsociety.org.uk Independent educational charity working to stimulate knowledge of and interest in democracy in young people. Institute for Citizenshipwww.citizen.org.uk Supports teachers to interpret the citizenship curriculum and works directly with teachers, students and LEA's to develop, pilot and evaluate support resources. Parliamentary Education Unitwww.explore.parliament.uk Site for young people to explore - What happens in Parliament? What goes on inside the Palace of Westminster? What does the House of Commons or House of Lords look like? Policewww.learnforlife.org/citizenship/citpol.htm This site aims to support and extend the work of the class and the knowledge of the school family, and to establish early positive relationships between young people and the police. School Councilswww.schoolcouncils.org.uk Group of democratically elected students who represent their peers and enable pupils to become partners in their own education, making a positive contribution to the school environment and ethos. UNICEFwww.unicef.org.uk Raises funds for worldwide emergency and development work and advocate for lasting change for the world's children. World Citizenshipwww.cewc.org An independent organisation dedicated to education for international understanding, for young people. Its mission is to develop and promote active citizenship involving students, teachers and other citizens in taking responsibility for our future.
Healthy Eating5 a daywww.5aday.nhs.uk/about/default.aspx Just eat 5 website with lots of information, downloadable resources and interactive recipes.Sections for teenagers and families. Anaphylaxis Campaignwww.anaphylaxis.org.uk Everything you need to know about allergic reactions, guidance for schools available. Breakfast clubswww.breakfast-club.co.uk Kellogg's commitment to healthy eating in the community. British Dietetic Associationwww.bda.uk.com Description of current campaigns, resources (most at a cost) and some free posters to download. British Meat Education Servicewww.bmesonline.org.uk Site for teachers and public to learn about food, with free downloads and publications for the classroom. Department of Healthwww.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAndSocialCareTopics/FiveADay/fs/en Department of Health’s website containing information on 5 A DAY (National Initiative to promote consumption of 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables daily) and also includes details of National School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme. Garden Organic Organic food and growing website for primary and secondary teachers with downloadable activity sheets. Growing Schools Site supporting the Growing Schools Programme. Flour and Grain Explore the grain chain from field to plate. You will find online games and activities for children from 3 years upwards and a host of really useful teaching information for primary and secondary schools. Food 4 thought Interactive website for children covering current food issues. Food – A fact of Life Tailored to the teaching of 5-11 year olds by the British Nutrition Foundation.Advice, support, downloadable resources and interactive learning activities. Food Fitness Advice on healthy eating and being active.Can order ‘Activators’ – a CD ROM promoting physical activity and healthy eating to primary school children. Food Forum Information and guidance on food and the curriculum, downloadable worksheets for KS2-4 Food in SchoolsProvides guidance and resources for anyone working in or with a school on food related activities throughout the school day. There is information on a range of activities from guidance on how to set up a school food partnership or a healthier breakfast club to details of local Healthy School's support networks. Foodlink – Food Safety Food safety website with downloadable resources including fact sheets and tips for organising events. Food StandardsIndependent Government department set up to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food. Fruity FridayWCRF UK’s goal for Fruity Friday is to increase public awareness of the links between diet, nutrition and cancer prevention, and to raise valuable funds for our cancer research and education programmes. Grab 5 The alliance for better food and farming in order to enhance people's health. Healthy LivingProvides information on healthy living and new school food and drink standards. Initial CateringProvides a trendy way to learn about nutrition. National Smile MonthResources and activities for children from the British Dental Health Foundation. NutritionProvides healthy eating information, resources for schools, news items, recipes and details of work undertaken. Potatoes for SchoolsBritish Potato Council website with downloadable worksheets and interactive games for pupils. Schools Food TrustDepartment for Education and Skills initiative to promote the education and health of children and young people by improving the quality of food supplied and consumed in schools. School Milk ProjectInformation on how to start and run school milk schemes. Teen Weight WiseBDA website with advice for young people on getting active and eating healthily. Also includes recipes and quizzes. The Food CommissionFactual website with up to date information on current food related issues.Link to chewonthis.org.uk, children’s interactive website exploring issues such as food marketing, food labels and additives. Vegetarian SocietyActivities for teachers of KS2, includes guides and activity packs.Free activity pack for teachers to promote vegetarianism awareness week. WaterProvides help and information for incontinent young people and their families. Water is cool in schoolInformation on the benefits of drinking water and downloadable resources.
Physical ActivityACESwww.projectaces.com Annual, global event to encourage physical activity.Held on the first Wednesday in May every year. Association for Physical Education www.afpe.org.uk Promote and maintain high standards and safe practice in all aspects and at all levels of physical education. Asthma UKwww.asthma.org.uk Provides information and advice on asthma.Also includes details for schools participation in Asthma UK’s Kick Asthma mini-marathon. The mini-marathon encourages young people to get fit and active while raising money for the 1.1m children in the UK with asthma. British Heart Foundationwww.bhf.org.uk Provides information on fitness and its importance for your heart. British Heart Foundation – Young Peoples Resourceswww.bhfactive.org.uk/young-people/resources.html This page contains details of useful resources to help promote physical activity to young people, including their Active Schools Resource Packs. British Sport Trustwww.bst.org.uk Uses the medium of sport to help people learn essential skills such as working with and organising others, as well as motivational, communication and teamwork skills. Games/Activties websiteswww.geoities.com/EnchanedForest/Glade/6694/active.html www.teach-nology.com/teachers/lesson_plans/physical_ed/games/ Gamekidswww.gamekids.com/id1.html Fun games for children to play. Derbyshire Sportwww.derbyshiresport.com Partnership including agencies from the local community, education and sports that are committed to working together through sport and active recreation to improve the quality of life for the people of Derbyshire. Parachute Gameswww.teachingideas.co.uk/pe/contents02other.htm www.funandgames.org/parachute_games.html PE & PA lessons and resourceswww.pelinks4u.org Site containing lesson plans and resources plus much more information for PE and physical activity. School Travel Planswww.derbyshire.gov.uk/Images/school-travel-plans_tcm2-73647.pdf Information and advice on who to contact, what can be achieved and funding available through the School Travel Plan Service.The aim is to reduce the number of car trips made to school and to improve travel safety. Skipping Rope Activitieswww.skookum.org/jumpropes/dotricks.htm web.ukonline.co.uk/conker/games/skipping.htm www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/hopping/ Sport Englandwww.sportengland.org.uk The latest sport news and information. Sports Coach UKwww.sportscoachuk.org A charitable organisation dedicated to the development and implementation of coaches and coaching throughout the UK. Sustranswww.sustrans.org.uk National cycle network. Tag Gameswww-cs.canisius.edu/~salley/Articles/tag.html www.funattic.com/game_tag.htm Teaching Ideaswww.teachingideas.co.uk/pe/contents.htm Look at the Warm-up and Cool-down P.E. ideas and resources listed or browse around the other P.E. sections. Walking the Way to Healthwww.whi.org.uk Aims to get more people walking in their own communities, especially those who take little exercise or live in areas of poor health. Walk to Schoolwww.walktoschool.org.uk The Walk to School Campaign asks parents, pupils and teachers to think about their journey to and from school, and the many benefits of making it on foot Warm Up and Cool Down Activitieswww.mesa.k12.co.us/physed/WarmUp.htm www.scu.edu.au/schools/edu/projects/migi/secure/teacher2/LESSON/Lwarm.htm Youth Sport Trustwww.youthsporttrust.org Provides programmes with the aim of delivering high quality physical education and sport to all young people, regardless of ability.
Emotional Health and Well-Being
(inc Bullying)ABC Anti Bullying Awardtim.Bancroft@derbyshire.gov.org Anti-bullying scheme for Derbyshire schools. Anti Bullying Alliancewww.anti-bullyingalliancce.org Aims to raise the profile of bullying and the effect it has on children and young people's emotional health and well-being, life chances and achievement. Resources include assembly plans and notes. Beat – Beat Eating Disorderswww.b-eat.co.uk Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, binge eating disorder and related eating disorders. Bereavementwww.rd4u.org.uk Designed for young people by young people to support people after the death of someone close. Bullyingwww.bullying.co.uk Help pupils and their parents deal with school bullying. Website also used as a teaching resource. Bullyingwww.scre.ac.uk/bully/index.html Helps teachers, parents and young people learn bullying prevention strategies through sharing of ideas and research. Bullyingwww.beyondbullying.com Provides active work in partnership with schools and parents to create a fair, just and violence free community in Leicestershire. ChildLinewww.childline.org.uk Helps schools and youth groups set up schemes that encourage pupils to support one another and gives young people the opportunity to develop practical skills such as communication, listening, understanding and administration. Cruse Bereavement Carewww.cruse.org.uk/index.html Promotes the well-being of bereaved people and enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides counselling and support. It offers information, advice, education and training services. Kidscapewww.kidscape.org.uk Charity established to specifically prevent bullying and child abuse.Produces books, videos, booklets, leaflets and posters on aspects of child safety including abuse, bullying and abduction. LifeSIGNS – self-injury supportwww.lifesigns.org.uk Self-injury guidance and network support site.Includes school self harm policy guidance and fact sheets for teachers. Mental Health Foundationwww.mentalhealth.org.uk Provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems. NICE guidance – Eating Disordershttp://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG9/niceguidance/pdf/English Recommendations for the identification, treatment and management of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and atypical eating disorders (including binge eating disorder) in primary, secondary and tertiary care. The guideline applies to adults, adolescents and children aged 8 years and older. NSPCCwww.nspcc.org.uk Offers counselling, information and advice about the care of children, legal issues, sexual and physical abuse, neglect, emotional abuse etc.Training is offered to professional on children’s issues. Some publications and teaching resources. Parenting/ Family Information Siteswww.familyrapp.com www.parenting.com www.parenting.org.uk www.parentlineplus.org.uk Relatewww.relate.org.uk Support for work on relationships, one off sessions with 15/16 year olds and workshops for teachers. Samaritanswww.samaritans.org Support for work on mental health, talks an d videos to students Year 6 upwards. Self-harm – The Children’s Charitywww.nch.org.uk/information/index.php?i=136 NCH has compiled this FAQ site, especially for children and young people who are self-harming, and their families and friends.Also available from the site are a report and an advice leaflet that aim to raise awareness of self-injury. Self-harm – “The truth about self-harm”www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/?EntryId=45371&char=T The booklet is for anyone who wants to understand self-harm among young people - why it happens, how to deal with it, and how to recover from what can be become a very destructive cycle. Teachernet - SEALwww.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/socialandpastoral/sebs1/seal/ Provides information on the SEAL resource which offers a framework for teaching social, emotional and behavioural skills to children. Transforming Conflictwww.transformingconflict.com The National Centre for Restorative Justice in Education.Restorative approaches to education – but limited information. Winston’s Wish - Bereavementwww.winstonswish.org.uk Winston’s Wish helps bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives after a family death.They offer practical support and guidance to families, professionals and anyone concerned about a grieving child. YoungMindswww.youngminds.org.uk National charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people.Provides information, training and booklets around children’s mental health.
SafetyChild Accident Prevention Trustwww.capt.org.uk National charity committed to reducing the number of children and young people who are killed, disabled or seriously injured as a result of accidents. Just a Few Minutes – Emergency Supportwww.justafewminutes.org Provides free training in emergency first aid to teach parents, carers, grandparents and anyone who comes into contact with children, what to do, how to cope and how to sustain a child's life until professional help arrives.. Pedestrians Associationwww.pedestrians.org.uk Work on practical projects to create safe, vibrant and healthy streets for all. Road Safety / Young TransitNetwww.youngtransnet.org.uk Provides a range of useful tools for online travel surveys and school travel plans. RoSPAwww.rospa.org.uk The royal society for the prevention of accidents.
WholeSchoolBoots Learning Store
www.bootslearningstore.com Provides schools with a wealth of information and ongoing links to support curriculum delivery. Help the Agedwww.helptheaged.org.uk/schools Helps parents value and use the educational benefits of the Internet. Key Stage Onewww.welltown.gov.uk Interactive site where children can find out about keeping healthy and staying safe. They can visit different places in the town to see lots of different ways to keep healthy and happy. Key Stage Twowww.galaxy-h.gov.uk Site aimed at Key Stage 2 pupils. Children can find out about keeping healthy and staying safe by checking out the different zones of the space station. Key Stage Threewww.lifebytes.gov.uk Website which gives young people aged 11 - 14 facts about health in a fun and interesting way. Key Stage Fourwww.mindbodysoul.gov.uk/ This site covers a range of health topics from accidents to sun safety. The sections are packed with facts, figures and useful advice. Young people can also find out the latest health news, learn about healthy schools and a variety of health conditions. Kids Healthwww.kidshealth.com Provides doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. National Children's Bureauwww.ncb.org.uk A powerful, authoritative and influential voice to improve the lives of children and young people. Ofstedwww.ofsted.gov.uk Travelwww.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/healthyliving/physicaleducation/travelplans/ Information on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport when travelling to school.
Grants for SchoolsGrants4schoolswww.grants4schools.info/portal/index.asp Information on the latest funding opportunities from the Lottery, government agencies, the European Union and Charitable Foundations giving you access to a multitude of additional funding opportunities that will help you maximise your funding potential. TeacherNetwww.teachernet.gov.uk/management/atoz/g/Grants_for_schools/ Provides information on funding and grants.
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