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General News Archive
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2009
Pleasure Pursuits & Let's Talk About Sex Training Courses
October 2009We have a few places remaining on our 'Pleasure Pursuits' training course, to be held at the Centre for HIV and Sexual Health in Sheffield on 18th-19th November... Read more ›
Creating A Healthy School - '2 For 1' Training Programmes
October 2009Tribal, in conjunction with Rotherham College of Art and Technology, is pleased to offer a range of high-quality, subsidised distance learning courses at a fee of only £25 per learner. Read more ›
Certificate For Emotional Literacy For Children
October 2009An opportunity has arisen for people interested in or working in the field of helping children to understand, creatively manage and positively communicate their feelings. Read more ›
National Anti-Bullying Week Is Coming
October 2009If you are beginning to think about the Anti-Bullying Week in November, then have a look at this section of the National Strategies Web-site... Read more ›
Invitation to Phase 1 of Enhanced Healthy Schools
October 2009If your school has achieved National Healthy Schools Status then you may be interested in hearing what the next phase of your development will entail. Read more ›
Are You Ready To Tackle Bullying?
October 2009Ahead of Anti-Bullying Week which runs from the 16th to the 20th of November 2009, the Anti-Bullying Alliance, has released a Briefing Pack for schools... Read more ›
Walk to School Month
October 2009Walk to School Month runs throughout the whole of October and is an opportunity not to be missed for promoting walking at your school. Read more ›
Sheffield Schools Anti-Bullying Conference (20th November 2009)
October 2009Schools are invited to be represented at the first city wide conference on the subject of bullying. Read more ›
Eco Schools Conference (21st October 2009)
October 2009The City Council has recognised that Sheffield's schools have a vital part to play in helping our city move toward a low carbon sustainable future... Read more ›
MySpace Bash & NHS Teen LifeCheck Competition!!
September 2009As you may already know NHS Teen LifeCheck is a free, easy to use interactive online quiz offering lifestyle advice to 12-15 year olds... Read more ›
ABTV - Positive Action Against Bullying
September 2009ABTV is a 30 minute film presented by secret agents Hugo & Krish from their HQ in a school near you! Read more ›
'Fit For The Future'
September 2009'Fit for the Future' is a fantastic leaflet produced by the Chartered Institute of Physiotherapy and the British Dietetic Association (BDA)... Read more ›
Swine Flu Lessons For Schools
September 2009The Health Protection Agency has launched an e-Bug pack and website activities to raise awareness of respiratory hygiene and antibiotic awareness among schoolchildren. Read more ›
Virtual Farm Walk
September 2009The Virtual Farm Walk website, developed by the farming charity LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming), is a fun way to find out about agriculture and the environment... Read more ›
Change4Life... Six Months On
September 2009Change4Life is part of the Government's Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives strategy and aims to create a far-reaching social movement to help families eat well, move more and live longer. Read more ›
Share Your Change4Life Story
September 20092009 has been an exciting year for Change4Life so far, with more than 360,000 families signing up to make changes... Read more ›
Food! Glorious British Food!
September 2009British Food Fortnight 19th September - 4th October 2009. Read more ›
Investors in Pupils Conference
September 2009The West Yorkshire Investors in Pupils Partnership are hosting the 2009 Annual Conference. Read more ›
'Involved & Included'
September 2009On behalf of the 0-19+ Partnership, the Multi-Agency Participation (MAP) Group has commissioned the development of a series of three Participation Toolkits... Read more ›
Beatbullying / CyberMentors Event With Nick Clegg
August 2009As part of the national anti-bullying peer mentoring programme announced by the Government in 2008, Beatbullying is delivering its CyberMentors programme... Read more ›
The Great Drink Debate - Survey Results
August 2009The Great Drink Debate survey was launched in Yorkshire and Humber last December, to give the public a chance to share their views on alcohol. Read more ›
Anti-Bullying Week (16th-20th November 2009)
August 2009Plans for Anti-Bullying Week 2009 (16-20 November) with its theme of Cyberbullying are progressing. Read more ›
In Focus - Charnock Hall Primary School
August 2009This month we take a closer look at Charnock Hall Primary School via various snapshots... Read more ›
Urbanwalks - Active Walks For Primary School Children
August 2009We are all aware of the rising levels in childhood obesity and how children are not getting their recommended daily amount of exercise. Read more ›
Local Democracy Week (12th-18th October 2009)
August 2009Sheffield City Council is currently putting together a detailed programme of activities as part of Local Democracy Week in October 2009... Read more ›
British Food Fortnight (19th September – 4th October 2009)
August 2009Running from 19th September to 4th October and now in its eighth year, British Food Fortnight is an established date on the school calendar. Read more ›
NHS Teen LifeCheck Roadshow (Meadowhall, 26th-27th August)
August 2009Young people in Sheffield have the chance to find out how they're doing at an interactive NHS Teen LifeCheck roadshow... Read more ›
Understanding Eating Disorders - Training Course
July 2009SYEDA (South Yorkshire Eating Disorders Association) are offering two courses to help you understand these complex illnesses. Read more ›
Tackling Homophobic Bullying - Sheffield Case Studies
July 2009Wisewood Sports & Community College and Dore Primary School have both tackled homophobic bullying head on. Read more ›
Swim4Life
July 2009Swimming is a great way for families to get moving and have fun together. Being in the water helps us be more active and stay healthy, and is also a great way to unwind and have lots of fun. Read more ›
Every Child Matters - 2008 Outcomes
July 2009The 2008 Every Child Matters Consultation Outcomes have been published and are ready to view. Read more ›
Sustainable Schools - Refreshed, Renewed
July 2009The Sustainable Schools website has been completely refreshed with lots of tips on how to get involved... Read more ›
10 Years Of Healthy Schools
July 2009Celebrating 10 Years of Healthier Living and Learning by Dr Jeremy Wight. Read more ›
Sheffield Park Academy Year 7 Pupils Go Bananas For Free Fruit!
July 2009Year 7 pupils from Sheffield Park Academy were among 3 of the city's schools to begin receiving free fruit at school... Read more ›
PSHE Briefing Note
July 2009A briefing paper has been prepared to outline the recommendations made by Sir Alisdair Macdonald, who lead an independent review to ascertain the most effective way to achieve statutory PSHE. Read more ›
Healthy Further Education Programme
July 2009In July 2008, Ministers in Department of Health (DH), Department for Innovation Universities and Skills (DIUS)... Read more ›
SRE - Training Courses
June 2009The Centre for HIV & Sexual Health in Sheffield is running a number of courses that also offer sound training for individuals who work with/in schools. Read more ›
School Meals
June 2009Sheffield City Council have a great section on their website with lots of information on School Meals. Read more ›
Have You Heard About The Flower 125 Programme?
June 2009The Flower 125 Health Programme is a structured but not prescriptive health promotion programme delivered through interactive workshops using action-based methods and activities. Read more ›
Free Fruit For Y7s
June 2009Over 800 pupils, from 3 Sheffield schools, will begin receiving free fruit at school through the Sheffield's Healthy Towns Programme. Read more ›
"Safe From Bullying"
June 2009Bullying can happen anywhere – not just in schools. For this reason the DCSF has published "Safe from Bullying", a suite of guidance and resources to help practitioners tackle bullying... Read more ›
Nurture
June 2009Over the last twelve months Sheffield has begun to develop Nurture Groups in primary secondary and other educational settings... Read more ›
TaMHS
June 2009Sheffield has been included in phase 2 of the DCSF Targeted Mental Health in Schools Project. Read more ›
Listen Up! - A Competition From Asthma UK
June 2009This autumn, Asthma UK will host the Listen Up! final in the Houses of Parliament, London. Read more ›
Youth Council - Making A Drama Out Of A Crisis
June 2009SHEFFIELD'S Youth Council has signed up budding young actors to play their part in stamping out bullying in the city. Read more ›
Sex & Relationship Education For Students With Special Needs
June 2009Parent To Parent and Sevenhills Secondary School in conjunction with Bents Green Special School are organising a half day event... Read more ›
Who Do We Think We Are ? - 22nd-28th June 2009
June 2009The focus of Who Do We Think We Are? is a DCSF funded education project designed to engage primary and secondary school teachers... Read more ›
Invitation To Free Summer Term School Gardening Event
June 2009The 'RHS Campaign for School Gardening' has a Regional Advisor working throughout the Yorkshire and Humber area with 10 Partner Schools... Read more ›
Shine Week - 6–10 July 2009
June 2009Everyone is talented in different ways. Shine is an opportunity to showcase that talent and let the nation know about it. Read more ›
Bike4Life Week - 13-21 June 2009
June 2009Summer is here, so it's the ideal time to leave the car at home and get the whole family cycling. Not only will it help keep you all healthy, it's a lot more fun than being stuck in a car. Read more ›
BME 'Your Health' Discussion Event - 13th June 2009
June 2009NHS Sheffield in partnership with VAS and CHILYPEP organised a health awareness event for BME Asylum Seeker/Refugee Children and Young People in February 2009. Read more ›
National Learning Disabilities Week - 22-28 June 2009
June 2009This year's national Learning Disabilities Week is taking place from 22 - 28 June 2009. The theme of the week is 'Changing Places'. Read more ›
NHS Teen LifeCheck Is Launched Nationally!
June 2009NHS Teen LifeCheck will be launched nationally on Wednesday 10th June at Leeds Rugby Club in Headingley. Read more ›
It's A Girl Thing - Free Training Course
June 2009There are places available on the forthcoming 'It's a Girl Thing' training course being held at the Centre for HIV and Sexual Health on 26th June 2009. Read more ›
Safeguarding & Promoting The Welfare Of The Child
May 2009The Safeguarding Children Service Team are rolling out a 1-day training course between June and October for Health practitioners from a wide variety of clinical backgrounds... Read more ›
National PSHE CPD Programme - Recruiting For Phase 7
May 2009Phase 7 of the National PSHE Programme will start in September 2009. Read more ›
Love British Food - Free!
May 2009The British Food Fortnight begins on the 19th September this year (put the date in your diaries and calendars!). Read more ›
In Focus - Wharncliffe Side Primary School
May 2009This month we take a closer look at Wharncliffe Side Primary School via various snapshots that show children actively engaging and promoting PSHE in original and inventive ways! Read more ›
The Independant Review Of The Primary Curriculum: Final Report
May 2009The Secretary of State commissioned an independent review of the primary curriculum in January 2008. Read more ›
Kids Kitchen At Firs Hill Community Primary School
May 2009Pupils at Firs Hill School were put to the test during an initiative described by the School Business Manager Amanda Revill as 'The Apprentice' meets 'Hell's Kitchen'. Read more ›
The Hideout - Domestic Violence Toolkit For YR-Y13 Pupils
May 2009Women's Aid have created a space to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it's happening to you. Read more ›
What's For Breakfast?
May 2009Change4Life are promoting a new feature to their website entitled 'What's For Breakfast?' which is also available to download and print. Read more ›
Oral Health Promotion - Dental Health Resource Boxes
May 2009NHS Sheffield’s Oral Health Promotion Team have made resource boxes available for schools to loan for three-week periods and they will even deliver and collect them! Read more ›
Health Matters & Busy Feet - New National Resources
May 2009'Busy Feet' (Preschool resource) and 'Health Matters' (Infant, Junior and Primary school resources), are part of the Health Matters Education series. Read more ›
SEAD - Social & Emotional Aspects Of Development Training
May 2009A one-day training package has been devised to introduce SEAD. Read more ›
Change4Life May Newsletter
May 2009This month's newsletter is packed with all the latest news and updates on recent activities. Read more ›
Walk Sheffield Festival
May 2009If you're a Sheffield resident, worker or visitor, put a note in your diary for the Walk Sheffield festival from 30 May to 7 June. Read more ›
Walk To School Week!
May 2009Walk to School Week 2009 is to be held on 18-22nd May. Our theme is 'Walk 'n' Talk' as we want to highlight the social side to walking to school; it can be fun and fascinating! Read more ›
Breakfast4Life
April 2009Change4Life was launched to help some families make changes to their lifestyles so that our kids can lead healthier, happier, longer lives. Read more ›
Sheffield Leads The Way In Personal, Social & Health Education
April 2009Sheffield’s King Edward VII school took centre stage recently... Read more ›
Stonewall - Tackling Homophobic Bullying
April 2009Stonewall have produced some useful documents on the complexity and issues surrounding tackling homophobic bullying. Read more ›
High Storrs Secondary Meet Nutritional Standard Ahead Of Legal Deadline!
April 2009The Final Food and Nutrient Based Standards (SI2381) come into force for Secondary Schools in September 2009, one year later than for Primary pupils. Read more ›
Philosophy 4 Children Course
April 2009An exciting opportunity for head teachers, curriculum managers, teachers, classroom assistants, learning mentors and governors across KS1-KS4. Read more ›
Creative Partnerships - The Enquiry School Programme
April 2009CapeUK is delighted to announce that applications are now open for South Yorkshire schools to be part of Creative Partnerships. Read more ›
PSHE Association - 2nd Annual Conference
April 2009The second annual conference from the PSHE Association will take place at the British Library in Euston, London on the 10th of June. Read more ›
The National Children's Bureau - Child Health Events
April 2009The National Children’s Bureau is running two key events at the Mermaid Centre in Blackfriars, London in the coming months. Read more ›
Out In School - Free Pack For Key Stage 4 Teachers
March 2009Terrence Higgins Trust has developed a new teaching pack providing teachers with ideas on how to talk about sexual orientation and challenge homophobia in schools. Read more ›
Attention Drama & Associated Staff - Performance Competition!
March 2009The 0-19+ Partnership Board have identified a drama competition as a way of raising awareness of bullying in Sheffield. Read more ›
Attention Y7 Pupils - Win £5000 For Your School!
March 2009Get Year 7 pupils to draw and design a poster that will encourage other children to eat school meals! Read more ›
British Red Cross - Free First Aid Training For Pupils!
February 2009The British Red Cross is providing FREE First Aid seminars for Key Stage 2,3 & 4 pupils in the Summer Term (April to July). Read more ›
NHS Sheffield Library Services
February 2009The NHS Sheffield Library Service is open to all primary and secondary school staff in Sheffield... Read more ›
The Really Good School Dinner
January 2009From the 26th to the 30th of January, you can take part in The Really Good School Dinner, being run by the School Food Trust and the UN World Food Programme... Read more
SYC - The Elections Begin!
January 2009Sheffield Youth Council will be holding their first ever elections, taking place from 9th to 13th February 2009... Read more
Extended Schools
January 2009Over the past few years, schools have been extending the services they offer... Read more
NHS Teen LifeCheck
January 2009The NHS Teen LifeCheck will be launched very soon. During January, the Sheffield Healthy Schools Team are hosting briefings for people working with children aged 11-16 years... Read more
Anti-Bullying and PSHE
January 2009The Anti-Bullying Guidance For Schools and the PSHE Education Guidance For Schools are now available... Read more
LGBT History Month
January 2009Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans History Month takes place every year in February... Read more
Learning Outside The Classroom
January 2009Every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development... Read more
Free Cookbook For Every School!
January 2009Learning cooking skills is vital to fighting obesity in young people... Read more
2008
Children's Rights Alliance For England
December 2008After decades of campaigning by children's rights advocates, the law was finally changed on the 11 November 2008... Find out more ›
Sheffield Youth Council elections
December 2008The Elections are due to take place! Any young person aged 11 - 21 living in Sheffield can stand for election... Read more
Growing Schools
December 2008The Growing Schools site has a new address and a new look. The content has also had a thorough make over so it's now much easier to use... Read more
Assessing Need, Leading Change
December 2008The Director of Public Health Annual Reports are now available for both 2007 and 2008. Please click the links below to access these:
View Annual Report 2007 ›
View Annual Report 2008 ›
Lead Professionals Programme
December 2008We have in existence the Lead Professional Programme... Read more
The Great Drink Debate
November 2008On 3rd November, the website to The Great Drink Debate was launched. Visit The Great Drink Debate website for more information on how you can help... Find out more ›
Shortbrook Primary School celebrates health awards
May 2008Shortbrook Primary School in Westfield had double cause for applause after it was granted two prestigious Sheffield health awards... Read more
2007
The Rowan School achieves Healthy Schools Status
December 2007The Sheffield Healthy Schools Programme, supported and jointly delivered by Sheffield Primary Care Trust (PCT) and Sheffield City Council, recently congratulated The Rowan... Read more
Hatfield Primary achieves Healthy Schools Status
December 2007The Sheffield Healthy Schools Programme, supported and jointly delivered by Sheffield Primary Care Trust and Sheffield City Council recently congratulated Hatfield Primary School... Read more
Broomhill Infants School receives Healthy Schools Status
October 2007The Sheffield Healthy Schools Programme, supported and jointly delivered by Sheffield Primary Care Trust (PCT) and Sheffield City Council, has congratulated Broomhill Infants School... Read more
Firth Park Community College celebrates achieving Healthy Schools Status
September 2007Pupils and parents and carers were invited to join in with the celebrations at Firth Park Arts Community College... Read more
Sheffield Healthy Schools Programme exceeds national Healthy Schools target
August 2007Sheffield schools are getting healthier...! Read more
Mundella School holds celebration event to mark achieving Healthy School Status
May 2007Parents and carers in Norton Lees found themselves back in school having school dinners recently... Read more
Sheffield's schools meet national Healthy School target
February 2007Sheffield schools are getting healthier! That’s the verdict of the Sheffield Healthy Schools Programme... Read more
