For some young people, traditional team sports are not always the activity that captures their interest. Schools often face the challenge of finding fresh and engaging ways to encourage pupils to be active, build confidence, develop friendships, and support their mental wellbeing. At Hanley Castle High School and Sixth Form, staff recognised the value of … Continue reading “New Sports, New Confidence, New Opportunities”
Last week (June 25) school chefs from 12 schools across the county celebrated graduating from a course delivered by charity, Chefs in Schools, highlighting the vital role school food plays in children’s health, learning and long-term wellbeing. Good nutrition in childhood is fundamental, supporting concentration, attainment and healthy growth, while helping to establish lifelong eating … Continue reading “School chefs embark on mission to boost children’s health”
A new room at Best Start Family Hub – Tudor Way in Worcester is helping more local families access support while also honouring the memory of a much-loved member of staff. The Rainbow Room has officially opened at Best Start Family Hub in Dines Green creating extra space for activities and services for parents, children … Continue reading “New Rainbow Room opens at Best Start Family Hub and honours much loved colleague”
Tudor Grange School in Redditch has opened the door to new musical experiences for students across the school. Thanks to support from a Worcestershire County Council public health grant the school have been able to purchase of a wide range of musical instruments, which have since become a central part of lessons, performances and extracurricular … Continue reading “Music lessons improve outcomes for children in Redditch”
Somers Park Primary School in Malvern, new OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) resources are changing the way children play, socialise and express themselves during breaktimes. Thanks to a public health grant the school has expanded its outdoor provision with equipment that encourages both active and imaginative play. Staff say the changes have made playtimes more … Continue reading “Go karts, bubbles and basketball bring children together at Malvern school”
Join Worcestershire Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) Partner Network in celebrating this June! The theme is… ‘Onwards with Hope’. What does hope mean to you? What are you hopeful about for the future? The national charity Friends, Families & Travellers (FFT) have set the theme and you’ll find some national resources here: Gypsy, Roma and … Continue reading “Public Health celebrates Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month in June 2026”
At Norton Juxta Kempsey CE Primary School, a new outdoor wellbeing space is helping students pause, reflect, move and create. Alongside a newly installed dome structure, the school has used funding from a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant to introduce a range of creative and physical resources that support pupil wellbeing outside of the … Continue reading “How one Worcester school is supporting wellbeing beyond the classroom”
For some students, taking part in physical activity at school is not easy. Lack of confidence, the environment and feeling uncomfortable around others can all be barriers to engaging. The De Montfort School in Evesham, is committed to removing those barriers and getting all students engaged in exercise. With support from a Worcestershire County Council … Continue reading “After-school fitness clubs keeping students active and engaged”
Church Hill Middle School has brought new life to an overgrown, unused courtyard by transforming it into a calm, welcoming wellbeing garden for pupils. Using a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant, the school set out to create a central space where children could take time out, read, reflect and connect with others and the … Continue reading “Redditch school transforms courtyard into wellbeing garden”
Worcester Snoezelen welcomed families, volunteers and community partners to mark the official opening of its new sensory wing, designed to enhance the therapeutic experiences available to children and adults with disabilities and neurodivergences. The development has been supported by Worcestershire County Council through its Public Health Community Grant programme, enabling the creation of a nature … Continue reading “Worcester Snoezelen officially opens new sensory wing!”
