service
Free
We work with families and children from mid-pregnancy until your child attends school.
- SEND Local Offer
- Early Help
What is this service?
What is a School Nurse?
School nurses are registered nurses who have professional experience in supporting the health needs of all school aged children. They continue the work of the Health Visitor in promoting good health and prevention of illness in the school aged population. This is in line with the Department of Health ‘Healthy Child Programme’ The School Nursing team also work closely with a number of other community and voluntary sectors. These services include GP surgeries, Paediatricians, Schools, Early Help teams and other Sutton Health and Care partners.
What we offer?
- Confidential drop in offered in high schools
- PSHE health education in schools
- Enuresis (bedwetting) clinics
- National Child Measurement Programme
- Supporting health needs in school- health care plan where required
- Home visits
- Safeguarding
- Referral to other specialists
Good to know
- Cost: Free
