This text is based on a national survey of primary schools in England and Wales. It examines the health of children in schools at a time of increased class sizes and cutbacks in staff and support services. The effect the school building may have on
Autorentext
Sandy Barker, Gillian Bendelow, Berry Mayall, Pamela Storey, Marijcke Veltman
Zusammenfassung
Argues the need for schools to examine the school environment and its effects on children's and staff's well-being.
Inhalt
Introduction Part I The Survey 1 The Survey 2 The School Buildings and Playspace 3 Curricular Exercise and Play 4 Accidents and Illness at School 5 Food at School 6 Health Education and Health Promotion 7 School Health Service 8 Input to Schools 9 Commentary on the Survey Part II The Case-studies City School; County School; North School; Infant School; Town School; Village School Part III The View from the Children Part IV Discussion