School health 5-11

The school health team (0-19 service) does not provide immunisations in schools there is a dedicated school aged immunisations team. However, we can provide information around the UK vaccination programme in order to ensure you receive the best advice about this.

It is often said that a healthy body means a healthy mind and here in the school health team (0-19 service) our trained nurses and professionals can guide you through making healthy lifestyle choices.

Newcastle School health team work to promote healthier lifestyles. One of the ways we do this is to provide classroom support to share important health messages.

The national Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) is available to children in both reception and Year 6. You will be sent a letter with details about when the school health team will visit your child’s school to measure your child’s height and weight.

The school health team can carry out a health assessment for any child if you request or a health need has been identified by another professional.

The Solihull Approach is about emotional health and wellbeing for all children, their parents, carers, grandparents or anyone looking after them.