Faculty Intent

Health and Wellbeing is at the forefront of all learning. It aims to prepare students for life beyond school, providing them with the knowledge to make informed decisions about aspects of lifestyle, which can have a positive or negative effect both now and in the future.

Through Physical Education and Food and Nutrition, students will receive a varied programme of learning which will develop their knowledge and understanding of the four aspects of health - Physical, Mental, Emotional and Social. This programme wil support the need for a healthy diet and lifestyle, and the ability to make informed choices based on the findings from a local initiative called "Creating a Healthy Food City" in which references are made to rising cases of obesity and health concerns in Birmingham, including reduced life expectancy.

The initial stage in the fight against obesity is equipping our students with the skills, knowledge and understanding of how to adopt a healthy lifestyle, including how to prepare, cook and eat healthier food, in addition to cultural and religious diversity. Alongside this, students also need to understand the importance of exercise, and the positive effects it has on health. They need guidance and support in accessing facilities within their own local area such as the local parks and leisure centres, the aim being to get young people active and make the most of the opportunities available to them.

The fundamental overarching aim of the Health and Wellbeing faculty's curriculum is to help produce a generation of students from Holyhead who will inspire future generations to adopt healthier, active lifestyles, ensuring that Health and Wellbeing is at the core of all learning. Our students face many barriers. The role of our faculty is to empower children to overcome them and Teach What Matters.