• Health issues are seen as contributing to school improvement
• Healthy Schools activities are identified in the School Development Plan
• The Head teacher and governors support the task group
• All staff have training in PSHE and Citizenship
• Policies are in line with statutory and non statutory guidance
• The whole school community is involved in policy making
• The roles of the whole school community are clearly defined in policies
• Schemes of work include clear learning outcomes
• A range of resources is used
• There is a code of practice for working with outside agencies
• There are links with other areas of the curriculum
• There are a range of teaching styles used
• Peer support for learning is encouraged
• The importance of a safe and supporting teaching environment is recognised
• Pupils are encouraged to consider levels of risk and make informed judgements about their actions
• Healthy Schools activities are set out in the school prospectus
• The school supports pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
• Staff and pupils develop and maintain a positive school culture
• There is a secure, well lit, welcoming environment
• The school has a smoking policy and litter is kept to a minimum
• Pupils’ needs inform curriculum planning
• Pupils’ views influence teaching and learning in PSHE and Citizenship
• Pupils take on responsibility
• Pupils are involved in policy development – school councils etc
• Pupils’ health is supported
• Internal there is pupil support
• Information on local services is given
• Staff are consulted on and supported in training
• A range of professional development opportunities are available
• There is non-contact time for Healthy Schools
• Staff can share information etc with other schools
• The staff room and working areas provide a positive environment
• There is occupational Health advice and support for staff
• Parental involvement is encouraged
• Parents and community partners are involved in policy making
• Parents and external partners are involved in the health team
• Parents and community partners are invited to participate in school events
• Home school agreements are developed
• Pupils’ progress in PSHE and Citizenship is recorded and assessed
• Pupils’ achievements are celebrated
• Pupils are involved in target setting
• Pupils’ assessment informs planning and teaching.

Please use this list as a check list for your school.