Healthier living. Alderman Knight School. 3

Description

This special school (71 students with moderate and additional learning difficulties) is bursting with health in so many ways. The school has embraced the Healthy Schools Initiative with a passion and children are encouraged to think about food - how to grow it, cook it and buy it. The school has introduced schemes including: a thriving Breakfast Club - a big bonus for parents of children with learning difficulties - children are given opportunities to take part in play, sport and dancing - artwork is a big part of school life with a view to improving the emotional well being of the pupils - 'Thought for the day' - a moment when children are encouraged to ponder moral, political and ethical questions.

Runtime

17 min

Series

Subjects

Geography

Genre

Date of Publication

2008

Database

Alexander Street

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