school entry health review

[Guest guest]

In St Helens we are currently reviewing what is offered by school nurses at school entry. We are using the HCP to direct our service.

We currently complete the NCMP as well as offering growth screening. Children whose measurements fall within a certain range are currently reviewed by the school nurse and then later reviewed or referred to Community Paediatricians or weight management services.

I can not find anywhere in the HCP that indicates that we should be completing growth screening. Can anyone advise me what is being delivered in other PCT`s and if there is evidence to suggest we should still be completing growth screening at school entry as well as the NCMP.

Team Co-ordinator

School Nursing Services

St Helens