Health and prevention

Pupils should know:

• how to recognise early signs of physical illness, such as weight loss, or unexplained changes to the body
• about safe and unsafe exposure to the sun, and how to reduce the risk of sun damage, including skin cancer
• the importance of sufficient good quality sleep for good health and that a lack of sleep can affect weight, mood and ability to learn
• about dental health and the benefits of good oral hygiene and dental flossing, including regular check-ups at the dentist
• about personal hygiene and germs including bacteria, viruses, how they are spread and treated, and the importance of handwashing
• the facts and science relating to allergies, immunisation and vaccination