An exciting and innovative approach to health improvements has kicked off in Clackmananshire schools.
The Health and Wellbeing in Schools Project is a two year national project to ensure that children and young people can access health care services for advice and support.
This approach is a preventative model,” explains Health and Well-being Support Officer Kaye Hills. “It concentrates on areas such as building confidence and self esteem, helping young people with communication, sexual health and healthy weight and nutrition.”
There is an emphasis on times when children move to primary and secondary schools and parenting approaches with partners working closely together to improve health outcomes.
An enhanced team of professionals is now in place, supporting the existing school nursing team and general health care provision in schools.
Working with external partners and across Council services is key to Health and Wellbeing in Schools. The important thing is to make sure children have the right start in life, no matter where the support they need comes from.
“The project is fundamentally about getting it right for children and young people,” says Kaye. “It is about supporting them to make positive choices that will benefit their health and wellbeing not only in school"
Interested? Contact Irene Scott, 01259 225000. Email: childcare@clacks. gov
The Health and Wellbeing in Schools Project is a two year national project to ensure that children and young people can access health care services for advice and support.
This approach is a preventative model,” explains Health and Well-being Support Officer Kaye Hills. “It concentrates on areas such as building confidence and self esteem, helping young people with communication, sexual health and healthy weight and nutrition.”
There is an emphasis on times when children move to primary and secondary schools and parenting approaches with partners working closely together to improve health outcomes.
An enhanced team of professionals is now in place, supporting the existing school nursing team and general health care provision in schools.
Working with external partners and across Council services is key to Health and Wellbeing in Schools. The important thing is to make sure children have the right start in life, no matter where the support they need comes from.
“The project is fundamentally about getting it right for children and young people,” says Kaye. “It is about supporting them to make positive choices that will benefit their health and wellbeing not only in school"
Interested? Contact Irene Scott, 01259 225000. Email: childcare@clacks. gov
