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We all want to help London’s children stay healthy and happy as they grow up. What happens at school every day is really important. Schools can have a direct impact on helping children lead a healthy lifestyle, for example by making healthy food choices at lunchtime and walking or cycling to school. Why Healthy Schools London is importantSchools can help children learn about their health and develop their motivation and self-respect to make healthy choices. The benefits go beyond health - we know that when children are healthy and happy at school, they can achieve more. Many schools in London are already doing great work to support their pupils' health and wellbeing. Healthy Schools London is a programme that will help schools to go further and support children, staff, and communities. Play YouTube video 'Mindfulness, building resilience and encouraging healthy relationships' With ouraward programme , sponsored by the Mayor of London, we will recognise and celebrate schools that are making a difference for their pupils. Working with colleagues in London’s boroughs, we have built a programme that schools are proud to be part of and that helps London’s children to be healthy, happy, and achieve. How the Healthy Schools London Awards workAwards recognise schools' achievements in supporting the health and wellbeing of their pupils. There are three levels of award: Bronze -awarded to schools that complete our online whole school health and wellbeing review and meet the requirements. Schools with current Local or Enhanced Healthy Schools Status will qualify automatically. Silver -in addition to holding a Bronze Award, schools must analyze pupils’ needs and identify new actions to help pupils maintain a healthy weight, lifestyle, and wellbeing. This includes one targeted and one school-wide action, with plans for delivery and measurement. Gold -in addition to Silver, schools must demonstrate the impact and sustainability of their changes, engage the wider community, and support others in maintaining a healthy weight, lifestyle, and wellbeing. Healthy Schools London supports schools working towards these awards. Local Healthy Schools London Leads provide support. For more information, tools, resources, and to sign up for our newsletter, visit the Healthy Schools London website. Schools have registered with the scheme: 1,269schools have achieved bronze. 747schools have achieved silver. 318schools have achieved gold. Play YouTube videos 'Healthy Schools and School Improvement: Worcestershire's Primary School, Enfield' and 'Worcester's Ofsted rating improved to Outstanding within 2 years.'#J-18808-Ljbffr