Building health Norrby

Topic(s) addressed

This project focused on health and wellbeing.

Target group(s)

The target group consisted of 200 students and 30 staff members.

Methodologies

The project began by identifying the needs of students as a starting point. From this, the project aimed to give staff better tools to improve the health of themselves and their students. By encompassing both formal education and after-school activities, the school day now includes a more varied education, including an increase in physical activities. This has led to an increased sense of belonging, a lower rate of sick leave, and a more positive school climate.

Innovation environment

The project used a fresh outlook on how to use available resources, including the staff, during the school day. This enabled the project’s objectives to be reached. A whole school approach supported the staff in managing the after-school activities as they now have an expanded role in the education system.

Teachers’ role

Participants were given new tools that were easily shared with other staff members. This was a form of peer learning and allowed teachers to learn good practices from their peers. The acquired tools are also easily adapted to different learning situations and can be incorporated into a variety of settings.

Impact and output

Both perceived and measurable results, in terms of attendance and wellbeing, have shown that the project has had a positive impact. As the project included the whole organisation, it was inclusive in its nature. Moreover, the results have been disseminated within the region.

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