Health & Well-being Promoting Schools Programme
Dafen School implements the National Health & Well-being Promoting Schools Programme and
is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the physical, emotional and social well-being of all learners, staff, and families. Our approach prioritises healthy habits, emotional resilience, and positive relationships as essential parts of education.
Our Commitment
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Healthy Eating & Drinking: We educate our learners about balanced food choices and promote healthy eating and drinking habits.
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Physical Activity: Through engaging PE lessons, active breaks, and extracurricular sports clubs, we encourage regular physical activity to support overall well-being.
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Emotional Support: We offer access to counselling, intervention programmes, and resources to help learners understand and manage their emotions.
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Inclusive Community: Our school fosters a culture of respect, inclusivity, and kindness, creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
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Health Education: Learners receive education & guidance on essential topics such as personal hygiene, safety, healthy relationships, substances and making informed life choices.
Our Journey
Dafen School has proudly participated in the Health & Well-being Promoting Schools Programme for over 15 years. We are delighted to have achieved Phase 4 of the programme, demonstrating our deep commitment to its values and beliefs, including:
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Collaboration
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Inclusivity
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Individuality
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Belonging
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Continuous Improvement
Parental Involvement & Resources
To help families support this journey, we share useful information and resources on each of the seven health topics below, these are available for you to access as needed.
If you have expertise or a specialisation in any of the seven areas and would like to contribute to enhancing our curriculum, extracurricular activities, or school environment, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Mr J Fish.
Our Current Focus
As a school, we are currently evaluating how well we are embedding a whole-school approach to Emotional and Mental Health. Your feedback and involvement are vital in helping us make meaningful improvements in this area.
Health Topics
The Health & Well-being Promoting Schools Programme focuses on seven key areas:
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Food & Fitness
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Safety
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Substance Use & Misuse
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Personal Development & Relationships
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Hygiene
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Environment
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Mental & Emotional Health & Well-being
With the support of both staff and parents, we aim to instil positive attitudes in learners towards adopting healthy lifestyles across all these areas. Together, we can nurture children to grow into healthy, fit, and happy adults.