Annual Report of the Director of Public Health

This year’s Annual Director of Public Health Report (ADPHR) 2026 puts the Richmond Healthy Schools Programme centre stage. It builds on the foundations laid in the 2020 Whole-school Approach to Health and Wellbeing report, which recommended re-engagement with the Healthy Schools London (HSL) programme.

The 2026 report, presented in short-film format, outlines the tangible impact of dedicated progress, celebrating five years of continuous improvement in promoting health and wellbeing throughout our schools and communities.

The film, Healthy Schools Richmond - It Takes a Village, features four case studies, representing two bronze, one silver and one gold school, providing a vivid visual demonstration of our steadfast commitment to a health-in-all-policies approach. This approach embeds prevention and the reduction of health inequalities into every aspect of our work.

A distinctive feature of this film is the spotlight on children and young people’s voices, ensuring their perspectives are not only heard but actively shape public health initiatives.

Through their testimonies, the film clearly demonstrates how these programmes and projects directly influence their lives, reflecting the true impact of our Prevention Framework and the positive outcomes of the Richmond Healthy Schools programme on both pupils and staff health. The programme acts as a foundation for prevention and serves as a vital link between public health, education settings and the broader community.

By presenting real-life case studies and testimonials, this year’s ADPHR acknowledges the collaborative efforts of schools and partners while reaffirming Richmond’s ongoing commitment to empowering schools as key drivers of physical, emotional and social wellbeing for all children and young people.

Watch Healthy Schools Richmond - It Takes a Village:

Each school has also developed longer case studies which are available to view:

• Gold Award: St Richard’s, Gold Award – case study
• Silver Award: Thompson House, Silver Award – case study
• Bronze Award: The Russell School, Bronze Award – case study
• Bronze Award: Turing House School, Bronze Award – case study