Children and Young People's Health and Physical Development

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What is CYP Health and Physical Development

Newcastle pre – school settings and nursery, first, primary, middle, secondary and high schools, including special schools are a collaborative network of autonomous schools that provide the highest possible quality of education, care and support for children in the City. A core element of focus both nationally and within Newcastle is the development of the physically literate child. The aspiration is for each child to maximise his / her full potential and reap the rewards of achievement, enjoyment and making a positive contribution and for each to understand and play an active role in choices about his / her lifestyle to maximise health potential. The link between physical well-being and the readiness to learn has a direct impact on all educational achievement and attainment.

Priorities for development / improvement:

  • Strategic Plan to inform future planning of facilities on school sites for Games, Gymnastics, Dance, Outdoor & Adventurous Activities, Swimming, Athletics, Fitness and Play for children and young people across the City and within the localities. This includes the excellence agenda and links to Leisure Services provision, Early Years facilities, neighbouring schools and extended schools, Youth Service private sector clubs and housing developers.  Full Excellence Infrastructure in place by 2012 with school facilities all delivering statutory curriculum and range of activities in the localities.

  • Single Strategic plan for physical activity programmes across the LA to include Education, Leisure Services and Youth Service.

  • Commitment to children and young people becoming more active from all providers to help improve health and well being, achievement and positive contribution.

  • All schools to achieve Healthy School Status- on target re Personal, Social and Health Education, Physical Activity, Healthy Eating & Emotional Health & Wellbeing.  All schools to implement the Government’s Food Standards to improve school meal provision as well as food and drink served on school premises.  Engage with school meal providers to ensure a coordinated approach to changes related to provision of food & drink on school premise

Position Statement for Children and Young People's Health and Physical Development