Inititaives Children Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the reason for the development of the First 1000 Days programme?
The first 1000 days between conception and a child’s second birthday are seen as critical opportunities for child development. The programme intends to promote awareness to improve outcomes for women and children, and to reduce inequalities.
What are the intended improvements of the First 1000 Days programme?
• Best possible outcomes for mother and child.
• Children to reach developmental milestones at age 2.
• Fewer children to be exposed to adverse childhood experiences in the first 1000 days.
How is the First 1000 Days programme delivered?
Public Health Wales facilitates it, focusing on learning from experience regarding what works well.
What is the reason for the development of Designed to Smile?
Launched in 2009 to target areas in Wales where dental decay was particularly high amongst children, especially in areas of deprivation.
What are the intended improvements of Designed to Smile?
Prevention of tooth decay and the promotion of good oral health by encouraging good dental habits from birth.
How is Designed to Smile delivered?
It’s free, with a website that includes information for parents, carers, and professionals, along with leaflets and posters.
What is the reason for the development of the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes (WNHSS)?
Launched in 1999, based on the recognition that schools can play a key role in promoting health, well-being, and resilience.
What are the intended improvements of the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes (WNHSS)?
Health promoting schools actively promote and protect the physical, mental, and social health and well-being of their school community.
How is the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes (WNHSS) delivered?
Schools must address seven different topics: Food and Fitness, Mental and Emotional Health and Well-being, Personal Development and Relationships, Substance Use and Misuse, Environment, Safety and Hygiene.
What is the reason for the development of the Child Poverty Strategy for Wales?
This strategy intends to eradicate child poverty in Wales.
What are the intended improvements of the Child Poverty Strategy for Wales?
Reduced number of children living in poverty and reduction in factors linked to child poverty like poor well-being outcomes.
How is the Child Poverty Strategy for Wales delivered?
Supporting more adults (parents and those with responsibility for children) into paid work and to progress into better paid jobs.
