From September 2005, Ofsted will expect schools to demonstrate how they are contributing to the five national outcomes for children stipulated by Every Child Matters and the Children Act 2004 - being healthy; staying safe; enjoying and achieving; making a positive contribution; and economic well-being.  Gaining national Healthy School provides rigorous evidence of this, and will assist you in evidencing your self - evaluation and completing your new school profile.

The NHSP builds on what schools have been doing for several years.  The criteria complements existing efforts to promote PSHE, physical activity, healthy eating and emotional health and well-being in the school setting.  Schools that are participating in such work may not need to develop any extra resources but will be able to consolidate existing practice.