The programme aims to support schools by engaging their school community in healthy, active lifestyles and to act as a model for others. 

Selected schools will take part in the programme for a period of four terms.  During this time they will receive support to plan and implement the programme to suit their particular circumstances. 

A key element is to introduce the programme in such a way that practices and activities become embedded in school life; the whole school community develops a healthy lifestyle that becomes sustainable. Throughout the programme schools will be guided through a process designed to encourage this.
 

The four themes will help schools to develop a sustainable healthy lifestyles culture. 

Healthy Eating and Cooking theme aims to make a measurable improvement to the diet of school children through a range of activities.

Growing food theme aims to engage pupils in growing a range of fruit and vegetables and so promote a greater understanding of the links with healthier lifestyles.

Physical Activity theme aims to increase the amount and variety of physical activity that pupils do on a daily basis.

Family Involvement theme is essential for enabling pupils' healthy lifestyles to become sustainable.