What part can I play?

Everyone in the school has a role to play in the development of the health promoting school not just the headteacher and senior management team.

Teachers, classroom assistants, administrative, janitorial, catering and support staff can all make a valid contribution to creating interest and implementing the health promoting school programme.

Valuable support will also be provided by others, including school nurses, dentists, health promotion staff, specialist service providers, such as social work and the ambulance service and the voluntary sector.

The involvement of a wide range of partners, including the pupils, is vital to ensure that health promotion affects every aspect of the school's life and work.