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HAPPEN School Health Network

For cooking sessions, all equipment and ingredients are provided and will be suitable for the
group/venue. Our nutrition information is delivered largely through practical and visual
resources that are accessible to pupils of all ages. The programmes may also utilise
resources from organisations such as the British Nutrition Foundation and Change4Life.

A demonstration event may also be provided to give pupils and parents an idea of what the
project entails.

Schools are also encouraged to send staff on our Training and Support programme, to allow
them to deliver programmes in the future. Schools doing this will be supported with use of
resources and equipment as much as possible.

An initial visit will allow us to gather as much information as possible to ensure a
programme can be developed to meet the needs of the group/class as much as possible. A
suitable room for the activity to take place and a commitment to complete the six week
programme are the key requirements.

Engaging parents in the programme is also an important element of the project. A member
of school staff would be expected to be responsible for the group/class and supervising
pupils during the session if parents/carers were not in attendance.

How do the pupils directly benefit?

Pupils will benefit from improving knowledge of health and wellbeing. By engaging parents
and carers in programmes, families will have the practical skills and knowledge to be able to
improve their health with better diets and increased activity levels. If schools commit to
training staff to deliver the programme these benefits can continue in the future.

Contact Information

Amanda Edwards, Project Coordinator

Tel: 01792 544006

Email: amanda_edwards@scvs.org.uk

http://www.scvs.org.uk/hwb-abertawe