Welcome to Swindon Healthy Schools
Swindon Healthy Schools is committed to supporting all local schools to provide a whole school approach to improve and maximise pupils' health and wellbeing so they can reach their full potential. This includes guidance around improving the school environment, policies and activities to promote and facilitate good health choices. This website recommends resources, support and training to enhance the Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) curriculum and offers information on networking opportunities to enable schools to share good practice.
In Swindon we aim to provide a personalised approach to each school's health and wellbeing needs.
Please read our current offer to schools via this PDF.
To engage with our programme and to receive this support, please contact us.
News
28 April: School Travel Plan training – “Getting Started” webinar for schools
20th March 2025Monday 28 April, 3-4pm Modeshift STARS is the centre of excellence for the delivery of effective travel plans. It’s an accreditation scheme which recognises and rewards schools that show ongoing...
Suspected Contaminated Vape Devices
19th March 2025Swindon Borough Council Public Health team have been made aware of concerns regarding potentially contaminated vape devices/liquids circulating in the Wiltshire town of Marlborough. One particular Marlborough...
University of Bath public event to discuss youth vaping
14th March 2025University of Bath is organising a free event to help shape their research on young people and vaping. It’s on Wednesday 14 May from 6.15-8.15pm at Leonardo Hotel in Swindon. More information including...
Protecting Children in a Digital Age Understanding Internet Safety
13th March 2025Thursday 19 June, 10am - 12pmThis session will be facilitated by Cybersecurity Expert, Simon Goodwin and Youth and Early Intervention Officer Jon Akehurst, Wiltshire Police. This is an opportunity for...
Getting started on your school travel plan – Webinar
12th March 2025Modeshift STARS is the centre of excellence for the delivery of effective travel plans. It’s an accreditation scheme which recognises and rewards schools that show ongoing excellence in supporting...
Veg Power’s Eat Them to Defeat Them campaign returns for 7th year
11th March 2025Veg Power has announced that its popular and multi award-winning Eat Them To Defeat Them campaign is returning to primary schools across the UK. Now in its seventh year, the campaign has been proven...
Share your views and shape the National Youth Strategy
10th March 2025The Government is creating a new 10-year National Youth Strategy to tackle the challenges for this generation of young people and ensure that every young person can thrive. The National Youth...
Swindon Virtual School EBSNA Training Offer
7th March 2025Swindon Virtual School EBSNA Training OfferFollowing the positive response and success of our autumn training session, Swindon Virtual Schoolis offering another opportunity to attend the highly popular...
Inspire Your Students This British Science Week with e-Bug!
5th March 2025British Science Week 2025 is just around the corner, starting on the 7 of March. This annual 10-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths is the perfect opportunity to engage your...
12th March: Young Carers Action Day
28th February 2025Young Carers Action Day 2025 is coming soon and this year’s theme is "Give Me A Break", focusing on the importance of rest and respite for young carers. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 12th...
