The Trafalgar School at Downton has received a bronze award from Wiltshire Healthy Schools for its commitment to quality, which has included efforts such as a new wellbeing website for support, a refurbished restaurant with more efficient service, and work to further promote pupil voice and challenge discrimination.

Youth councillors visiting the school said they were warmly welcomed and were impressed by the strong pastoral support and options students have for extracurricular activities. They also felt the teachers and students they met seemed safe and happy with their school overall.

Healthy Schools is a Wiltshire Council programme designed to effectively address the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Schools can apply for accreditation at three levels: bronze, silver or gold, starting with bronze level. Currently 70 schools hold the accreditation, with 14 receiving the award this term.

Councillor Laura Mayes, cabinet member for children’s services, said: “Our Healthy Schools programme recognises the hard work of our school communities to create a healthy space for pupils to learn and grow.

"We have some amazing initiatives from schools who have taken a step back and considered what would really make a difference and these have had a positive impact on pupils and the whole school community. I’m delighted that so many schools have received this award and I would encourage more to come forward in the future.”