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School Nursing 5-19 Years

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The School Nursing Service supports the health and wellbeing of school-aged children and young people. It delivers the Healthy Child Programme for ages 5 to 19, the National Child Measurement Programme in Reception and Year 6, and Health Needs Assessments in Reception, Year 6 and Year 9. The service also provides health promotion advice and support with health concerns.

About the team

School Nurses are registered nurses with a graduate-level public health qualification. Each school has a designated school nurse who coordinates health input and requests for support. The wider School Health Team includes Community Staff Nurses and Healthy Family Support Workers, and works with education colleagues and other agencies.

Who this service is for

We can usually help if:

  • You have school-aged children and young people up to age 19
  • You have children taking part in the National Child Measurement Programme in Reception and Year 6
  • You have children and young people completing Health Needs Assessments in Reception, Year 6 and Year 9
  • You have vulnerable children and young people who require targeted support

We may not be the right service if:

  • Your child is outside the service age range
  • Your child is not eligible for school-based health programmes delivered by this service
  • Your child requires assessment or intervention from a specialist service

Getting help from this service

Professional referral only

This service accepts referrals from professionals, including GPs, only. If you're unsure who can refer you, contact us for advice.

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Questions and answers

Where will my child be seen?
The School Health Team usually sees children at school or college, but may occasionally see them at home or in another community setting.
Will permission be requested for the National Child Measurement Programme?
Parents and carers are sent information and permission is sought when the programme takes place.
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