The Healthy FE Programme aims to improve the health and wellbeing of those who study or work in the further education (FE) and skills sector. It isn’t about creating something new: it’s about working with FE and skills sector providers to make the health and wellbeing of staff and students an integral part of all aspects of FE life.
The Healthy FE Programme is sector-led, and it seeks to support Healthy FE and skills sector providers in their role as community leaders. It will enhance their ability to cater for the health and wellbeing of staff and students through tools and guidance, and fostering partnerships with your local health services. For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions.
Healthy FE tools
There are a range of tools available in this section:
- Big College Health Check: an online, anonymous survey that supports the Every Child Matters ‘Be healthy’ agenda and supports colleges with Ofsted’s new inspection requirements.
- Self Review Tool: developed to enable organisations to review how able they are to respond to the health and wellbeing needs of their students and staff.
- Impact Measures Tool: helps to give a clearer understanding of the impact of implementing health and wellbeing practices wthin your organisation.
Become recognised
As part of the Healthy FE framework, Healthy FE recognition provides the acknowledgement of a college’s commitment to the delivery of services that include health and wellbeing strategies with clear, stated objectives for its staff and students. Read more about how to become a recognised college or see details of colleges that have already gained recognition.
Become a Healthy FE Advisor
Are you interested in becoming a Healthy FE Advisor? Read the Healthy FE Advisers Advert (PDF document, 36KB) to find out more or complete a Healthy FE Advisers Application Form (Microsoft Word document, 124KB).