Healthy Active Little Ones (HALO)

HALO is a free programme for early years settings, including school nurseries and childminders. It helps you to reflect, identify and action further development in health and wellbeing areas.

You can access:

dedicated coordinator support
in-house training and practical support (such as modelling or menu planning)
downloadable resources

HALO awards

You can apply for the HALO Award or the HALO Excellence Award. These recognise your commitment to support the health and wellbeing of children, staff and families as part of a whole-setting approach. They show continued improvement and best health and wellbeing practice.

Contact us

To find out more or sign up:

Email: HealthyActiveLittleOnes@eastsussex.gov.uk

HALO programme resources

HALO Borrow Bags

Our HALO Borrow Bags provide early years settings with a range of high-quality resources to support children's learning, development and wellbeing. Each themed bag contains engaging activities, books and practical ideas linked to key areas such as healthy eating, physical activity, oral health, emotional wellbeing, speech and language, independence and self care, sustainability adult wellbeing and accident prevention.

Designed to complement everyday practice, the bags offer practitioners an easy and enjoyable way to introduce new experiences, enhance learning opportunities and support positive health outcomes for children. Regularly refreshed and simple to use, HALO Borrow Bags are a valuable resource for enriching your early years provision.

If you would like to borrow one of our bags for your setting please email your HALO coordinator directly or alternatively contact the halo mailbox on healthyactivelittleones@eastsussex.gov.uk

Borrow, explore, inspire and support healthy development through play.