Support for all

Abstract

Reports that schools in Bolton pride themselves on having health education policies that encourage children of all ethnic origins to appreciate one another′s cultures. States that the Health Promotion Unit has been a key player in identifying the needs of different ethnic groups and its policy is to develop and strengthen ties with the local community. Outlines the problems, and the methods adopted to implement the policy in two multi‐cultural schools: language, development of strong links between home and community, active participation by parents and advice from the mosque. Describes how some school activities are organized to take into account religious festivals and dictates. Concludes that experiences show that it is not always easy to predict which health education measures will most effectively help children from ethnic minorities, but that the best response is a flexible one.

Citation

Rigby, S. (1993), "Support for all", Health Education, Vol. 93 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000003505