Schools4Health Policy Brief: Health Promoting Schools as a lever for equity in education
Persistent inequalities in health and learning are putting millions of children and young people at a disadvantage, and schools alone can’t close these gaps. But they can play a vital role in the solution.
How? By embedding health, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of school life.
Our new Schools4Health policy brief explores how the Health Promoting School (HPS) approach can help address existing disparities and build stronger, fairer education systems. Discover:
- Why a “proportionate universalism” approach is key
- How HPS can improve student outcomes in disadvantaged communities
- Examples of real-life initiatives from Finland, Greece, Scotland, Spain and more
- What governments, schools, and local authorities can do to support equity
- Policies and initiatives supporting equity in schools
Read the brief and learn how we can make every school a Health Promoting School.
