SCHOOL NURSE

School Nurse

Our School Nurse team works within schools and the wider community to:

Provide health advice to help children and young people make the best of their education

Provide advice and support to parent/carers and schools

Support young people to look after their own health

Direct children and their families to the right services.

Undertake review of growth as part of National Child Measurement programme (Reception and Year 6).

Identify health needs and trends at a community level to inform current and future services and allocation of resources.

As a parent you can talk to the School Nurse about any health concerns for your child which may include:

Healthy lifestyle choices - including healthy eating and physical activity
Worries about your child’s physical and mental health
Body shape or size
Stress at school or at home
Management of a health condition
Keeping safe
Friendships and bullying
Sleep
Bladder and bowel issues (toileting advice)

At the current time this may also include worries associated with the impact Coronavirus may have had on you and your family, or concerns about your child starting or returning to school.

When we work with families, confidentiality and information sharing will be discussed with you. If there is a concern that someone may be suffering, or is at risk of significant harm information is shared following safeguarding procedures.

You can find more information online at: www.healthforkids.co.uk/devon