NHSP

Question 1

What is the ‘National Healthy Schools Programme’?

Answer 1

• Based on a whole school approach to physical and emotional wellbeing

Question 2

Describe a program of the NHSP

Answer 2

• PSHE which is providing knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to make informed decisions in life

Question 3

Describe the program of Healthy Eating

Answer 3

• Being aware of what a balanced diet is in order to assist with good health and an understanding on particular values and properties of various nutrients which make up a balanced diet

Question 4

How does the program of Healthy Eating help students make informed decisions?

Answer 4

• It teaches them about different food types and the -
  nutrients they contain
• Any problems that can be caused by either an imbalance or efficiency in diet

Question 5

Explain how the program of Healthy Eating is promoted within school

Answer 5

• Through the whole school food policy, which includes the standards and requirements for school lunch and the food choices which schools make available

Question 6

PSHE is a program of NSHP. Give in detail one other

Answer 6

• Physical Activity
• This is promoted through a physical activity policy which includes:
• The activities a school provides which depend on part of the activities staff members are able to put on and are interested in providing

Question 7

Describe the final program of the NHSP

Answer 7

• Emotional Health and Wellbeing
• This includes supporting vulnerable individuals and groups, establishing a clear bullying policy, establishing behaviour and reward policies

Question 8

How does Sport link to the program of ‘Emotional Health and Wellbeing’?

Answer 8

• As Sport and Physical activity are often very useful ways to improve people’s emotional health as well as their physical health