Research has revealed the crucial importance of involving the education sector in the process of agreeing to the potential benefits, as the two sectors have differ- ent criteria and values in relation to effectiveness and impact. It is vital that the education sector be convinced of the need to develop a policy on school health promotion. Such policy may be developed in isolation or, more likely, with support from the health sector or other partners. The need to con- vince decision-makers of the added value of health-promoting schools program - mes has meant that providing the evidence base for successful school health promotion interventions is increasingly important. The.
