Healthy Schools
A positive, healthy school environment enables pupils and staff to enjoy coming to school and the wider school community to feel part of the school. These factors all contribute to children and young people maximizing their potential at school. At Barnwell Academy, we are working towards attaining the Sunderland Healthy Schools Award.
We currently hold:
Platinum Anti-Bullying Charter Award
Gold Great Active Sunderland Schools Charter Award
Bronze Mental Health Charter Award
Bronze Food and Nutrition Award
...and most recently, the Sunderland Healthy Schools Award!
We are actively working towards Bronze RSHE Award.
Support Services
Growing Healthy Sunderland offer a range of services to support children, young people and their families.
Food and Nutrition
Barnwell Academy: Our Healthy Setting Pledge
As an educational institution dedicated to promoting the well-being of our students, staff, and community, Barnwell Academy proudly pledges to align with Sunderland City Council by embracing the Local Authority Declaration on Healthy Weight.
We are committed to fostering a healthy environment and reducing health inequalities across Sunderland by embedding the following five core actions into our daily ethos and school culture:
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Promote Healthy Choices: We prioritize nutritious food and drink options across all school catering, vending, and events.
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Reduce Sugar & Fat: We actively limit the availability of foods and drinks high in fat, salt, or sugar (HFSS) on our premises.
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Hydration for All: We ensure that free, fresh drinking water is easily accessible to all students, staff, and visitors throughout the day.
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Active Lifestyles: We encourage regular physical activity and daily movement as a natural part of our school day.
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Partnership Working: We proudly support the council's wider Healthy City Plan to improve community well-being and secure a healthier future for our school family.
For further information please use the links below:
Alternatively further information or the school nursing service can be contacted on: 03000 031552
Here at Barnwell Academy we undertake the National Child Measurement Programme aimed at collecting data on overweight and obesity levels nationwide in primary aged children. Further information, results and publications can be found linked below.
National Child Measurement Programme
Environmental Impact
As a responsible and environmentally conscious educational institution, Barnwell Academy pledges to actively support Sunderland in achieving its goal of carbon neutrality by 2040 while promoting healthy nutrition within our school community. We commit to implementing sustainable practices that reduce our carbon footprint and conserve energy, as well as fostering a culture of healthy eating.
Through education, advocacy, and practical initiatives, we will strive to raise awareness about the environmental impact of food choices and promote sustainable food practices, such as locally sourced and organic options. We will encourage students, staff, and parents to make informed choices that support their health and the health of the planet.
By working together with the city and its residents, we aim to create a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future for Sunderland, where healthy nutrition and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.