Before Beginning a Health Project

1. Identify who else may be able to help you facilitate the project. Other members of the Healthy Schools Team may be able to help facilitate the project(s). This may also be a practical way in which to involve parents or other colleagues in the school. Obviously, it is important that the people chosen feel comfortable working with young people and have the time and commitment to support them in their projects. It may also be that older pupils could undertake this role.
2. Consider the boundaries of the project.
3. Spread the news - Health project ideas Ensure that the news of project(s) is known throughout the school. The first session with young people will allow them to explore some ideas for health projects. Once the projects have been developed, it is useful to disseminate this information as widely as possible. This will be helpful to colleagues and may even provide support.