This section provides guidance on the physical and emotional wellbeing of children and young people, and details how this plays an important role in helping them reach their full potential.
Visit the health and safety section for more information.
Pupil health and wellbeing
Universal Credit and free school meals (FSM)
The criteria for children in England to be eligible to receive free school meals.
Multi-page article 18 April 2013
Q&A on reports of horsemeat being found in school meals
Questions and answers for schools and academies following reports of the discovery of horsemeat in some school meals.
FAQ 15 February 2013
Managing medicines in schools
Information about managing medicines in schools, with specific attention to treatments for anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, eczema and epilepsy.
Multi-page article 07 January 2013
Schools and health reform
Information about the role of schools in the new health and wellbeing boards.
General article 26 October 2012
Drug advice for schools
Non-statutory advice produced to help answer some of the most common questions raised by school staff on drug-related issues.
Departmental advice 04 February 2013
Smoking, drinking and drug use – 2009 survey
Information about ‘Smoking, drinking and drug use among young people in England in 2009’, an annual report commissioned by the NHS Information Centre for Health and Social Care, the Home Office and the Department.
General article 26 April 2012
Findings from the 2009-10 British Crime Survey
Information about the annual Home Office National Statistics Bulletin, which examines the trends in illicit drug use among 16- to 59-year-olds in England and Wales.
General article 26 April 2012
Healthy Schools
Download the Healthy Schools toolkit, which helps schools to support the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
Tools and planning aids 26 April 2012
Teenage Relationship Abuse campaign
The campaign aims to prevent abuse in teen relationships by empowering young people to make the decision to avoid violent and controlling behaviour, encouraging them to recognise abuse, reflect on the consequences of their actions and seek help if required.
General article 20 July 2011
