When your child starts school, we offer a comprehensive health assessment. We can support with any health concerns you may have for your child. This includes:
- weight management
- medical conditions
- day and night time wetting
As well as support to access health services, such as:
- dental
- vision
- hearing care
- emotional / mental health
We may also work with other practitioners to make sure your child’s health and wellbeing remains a priority. Your child can have access to their School Nurse throughout their primary school years.
School Nurses can see your child in school or in a clinic. We also offer telephone or virtual contact for health assessments. This includes asking questions about your child’s health, wellbeing and development. School Nurses can then help by developing care plans with you and your child or referring on to other services.
You will also be asked if you would like your child to take part in health screening whilst at school. This includes vision and hearing screening, as well as the National Child Measurement Programme. You should receive a leaflet from your child's school that explains the process.