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The link between pupil health and wellbeing and attainment

This briefing offers head teachers, governors and school staff a summary of the key evidence that highlights the link between health and wellbeing and educational attainment.

• From: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities
• Published: 5 November 2014
• Last updated: 16 November 2023 — See all updates

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The link between pupil health and wellbeing and attainment: a briefing for head teachers, governors and staff in education settings

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This briefing provides a broad, succinct scope of the scientific evidence highlighting the link between health and wellbeing and educational attainment. It underlines the value for schools of promoting health and wellbeing as an integral part of a school effectiveness strategy, and highlights the important contribution of a whole-school approach.

Published 5 November 2014
Last updated 16 November 2023 + show all updates

1. 16 November 2023

   Retagged as belonging to OHID.

2. 5 November 2014

   First published.