The East Sussex Healthy Schools Award is achieved through schools completing and evidencing their practice using an online self-review and improvement tool. The tool supports schools to evaluate their current provision, identify areas for development, and demonstrate how they are promoting the health, wellbeing and achievement of pupils.

For the 2025/26 academic year, the online Healthy Schools Award tool is being updated to ensure it reflects the latest national guidance, evidence and best practice for schools. These updates will help schools continue to develop a whole-school approach to health and wellbeing while ensuring the award remains relevant, robust and aligned with current expectations.

If you would like further information about the East Sussex Healthy Schools Award please contact our Health Improvement Team at kentchft.esschoolhealthservice@nhs.net.