Find out more - School Nursing Team

Who we are

The school health team consists of:

  • Specialist Community Public Health Nurses,
  • Staff nurses  
  • School Assistants

Collectively we are The School Health Team who are part of the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Team.

We work with:

  • Children and young people from reception to year 13
  • Young people who are school aged who are not in Education or employment (NEET)

See below for further information as to what we do. To go back to the previous page, click here.

Primary School Reception - Year 6

We can advise and support on:

  • Any immediate concerns
  • National Childhood Measurement Program (NCMP)
  • Vision Screening
  • Support with sleep and behaviours issues
  • Sign post for support with wetting and soiling.
  • Healthy eating and lifestyle
  • Complex health needs.

National Child Measurement Programme

Staff from the School Health Team will weigh and measure children at their school.  We will notify you of your child’s results by letter.Staff from the School Health Team will weigh and measure children at their school.  We will notify you of your child’s results by letter.

Vision Screening

The School Health Team visit children in reception to complete vision screening.

If necessary you will receive a letter advising you of further assessment required.

If at any time, you are concerned about your child’s vision, your local optician can test their vision free of charge

Recommended Websites (Resources)

Additional Resources

Bedwetting

ERIC

https://www.eric.org.uk

Healthy Lifestyle - Including Diet & Exercise

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/

Emotional wellbeing

KOOTH

https://www.kooth.com/

CAMHS Croydon

https://slam.nhs.uk/croydon-camhs

Parenting support & Early Help

https://www.croydon.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/early-help-support

Youth Centre & Activities

https://legacyyouthzone.org/

Childline

https://www.childline.org.uk/

NSPCC

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

Croydon Sexual health

https://www.croydonsexualhealth.nhs.uk/

Substance Use

https://www.talktofrank.com/