4-5 years reception e-leaflet
During your child’s Reception year, we will send you an e-leaflet (a paper copy is available if you prefer). The e-leaflet shows some of the key areas that support your child’s growing, learning and overall health. Every child is unique! After reading the leaflet there may be some areas you have concerns about. The confidential contact link at the end of the leaflet enables you to reach out for support from your School Nurse.
The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP)
This programme is delivered within school and aims to weigh and measure all children in England in Reception and Year 6.
You will be sent a letter and information about the programme when your child’s class is due to take part. You are given the option of opting out of this programme if you wish.
All parents/carers will be informed of the results of their child’s measurements by post within six weeks of the measurement date.
Young people's high school drop in's (11-19 years)
Young people are invited to drop-in clinics at their school to discuss any concerns with their school nurse*. The nurse can provide confidential advice and support around issues including:
- Health promotion and education
- Health Screening and assessment
- Healthy eating and weight management
- Emotional wellbeing support
- Bedwetting (enuresis)
- Referrals to other services
- Signposting for sexual health and stop smoking
- Safeguarding
*The School Nurse must have parental consent to see children
To check when the School Nurse visits your School, please take a look at the 'drop-in' section for your local area.
Community & Virtual School Nurse Drop-in Clinics
Parents and carers of children aged 5-19 are invited to attend local community drop ins (either in person or virtually), where you can speak to your child’s School Nurse about your child's health. A Community Drop-in is an open access, confidential service that provides parents with the opportunity to “drop-in” without an appointment to discuss any aspects of your child’s health or wellbeing with a member of the Team.
Young people who are not attending school can also attend these clinics.
To find details of when the School Nurse is available, please take a look at the 'drop-in' section for your local area.