The Benefits of Being Involved: 

• full involvement in the Healthy Schools Partnership will benefit pupils, the school and the wider community in a variety of ways
• involvement in the Partnership promotes health in its widest sense. This includes the emotional and physical well-being of all pupils and staff of the school, as well as the community of which the school forms a part.

• develop greater confidence, motivation and self-esteem
• acquire and develop the skills, information and understanding to make important life and health choices
• gain better access to any support services they may need
• be more likely to achieve higher academic results within a setting that supports their health and well being
• actively participate in the management of their own learning
• learn how to develop good relationships and respect the differences between people

• improve performance in academic and non-academic areas
• develop the personal, social, health education and citizenship curriculum
• develop links with and involve the whole school community
• develop a whole school approach to all aspects of life
• have opportunities to positively promote the school, locally and nationally
• develop stronger external partnerships, including sharing good practice with other schools
• improve their environment
• provide greater support and professional development for all staff
• gain maximum support from external agencies and coherence between national initiatives

• work alongside schools in reducing social exclusion, disaffection and disadvantage
• have the opportunity to influence, contribute to, and celebrate what goes on in schools
• benefit from closer ties and greater understanding between schools and external agencies