Related policies and programmes
The Growing Schools programmes works in partnership with other Governmental departments and has strong links with other related programmes, both governmental and non governmental. This page provides access to these other related policies and programmes.
The Primary Strategy
On 20 May 2003, the Secretary of State launched Excellence and Enjoyment - A Strategy for Primary Schools which set out the vision for the future of primary education built on what we have already achieved. The vision is to achieve high standards through a rich, varied and exciting curriculum which develops, inspires and motivates children in a range of ways.
To download a copy of the DfES Primary Strategy click here
The 14-19 Reform
The DCSF wants to develop a coherent 14-19 phase of education where young people are committed to continuing learning whether in school, college or the workplace. There will be general and specialist courses and qualifications, covering a wide range of subjects and skills that meet individuals' needs and aspirations. Providers will work collaboratively to supply programmes and guidance that support all young people to enter further and higher education or employment with training.
To download a copy of the 14-19 White Paper click here
National Healthy Schools Standard
The National Healthy School Standard (NHSS) is jointly funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and the Department of Health (DH) and hosted by the Health Development Agency (HDA). The overall aim is to help schools become healthy and effective providing an environment that is conducive to learning and that encourages pupils to achieve. It is part of the Government's drive to reduce health inequalities, promote social inclusion and raise educational standards through school improvement.
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Five-a-day Programme
Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption is a national priority. Cancer and coronary heart disease account for 60 per cent of all early deaths. A key feature of the Government's prevention strategy to reduce early deaths from these diseases is action to improve diet and nutrition.
Current recommendations are that everyone should eat at least five portions of a variety fruit and vegetables each day, to reduce the risks of cancer and coronary heart disease and many other chronic diseases.
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Gardens For Life
Gardens for Life is a three year initiative running from 2004. It is Eden’s first international project.
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Food in Schools
The Food in School (FiS) Programme has strong links to the overall Five-a-day Programme, including the National School Fruit Scheme, other DH diet and nutrition priorities set out in the NHS Plan, and the cross-Government Food and Health Action Plan on sustainable farming and food. The outputs of the FiS Programme will have particular value to schools as they work towards the healthy eating strand of the National Healthy Schools Standard.
The Food in School (FiS) Programme has strong links to the overall Five-a-day Programme, including the National School Fruit Scheme, other DH diet and nutrition priorities set out in the NHS Plan, and the cross-Government Food and Health Action Plan on sustainable farming and food. The outputs of the FiS Programme will have particular value to schools as they work towards the healthy eating strand of the National Healthy Schools Standard.
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National School Fruit Scheme
The National School Fruit Scheme is part of the Five-a-day programme to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. The National School Fruit Scheme booklet containing more information on the Scheme is available in Portable Document Format. To help schools plan successfully for the introduction of the Scheme, we have drawn upon the experience of over 500 schools involved in the National School Fruit Scheme pilots in 2000 and 2001.
Under the Scheme, all four to six year old children in LEA maintained infant, primary and special schools will be entitled to a free piece of fruit or vegetable each school day (currently either an apple, banana, pear or satsuma). This will eventually entail distributing around 440 million pieces of fruit to over 2 million children in some 16,000 schools across England each year.
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Network of Science Learning Centres
Science Learning Centres are a national network for professional development in the teaching of Science, set up by the DfES in partnership with The Wellcome Trust. The centres will offer courses in the latest scientific research and industry, as well as education initiatives across all key stages and Post-16, to science teachers, technicians, FE lecturers and teachers tackling the ethics of science in society - e.g. citizenship teachers. There will be up to nine regional centres in England and one national centre to serve the UK. Each of the Centres will have a main base but will develop satellite centres and online resources which can be accessed by teachers from across the country. The centres are due to start delivering training from the autumn 2004.
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Extended Schools
What is an extended school? An extended school is one that provides a range of services and activities often beyond the school day to help meet the needs of its pupils, their families and the wider community.
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Green Shoots - Environmental Activities
Green Shoots provides seven environmental activity modules for you to try when you stay with YHA. Each module lasts around half a day and is designed to be fun and interactive. Activities are either led by YHA staff or may be self-led by a group leader with instructions, leader notes and other learning resources provided.
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