National child measurement programme
The School Nursing team completes the Government National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) for all children in Reception and Year 6. Trained staff from the School Nursing team will weigh and measure children at their school and parents with children in year 6 and Reception will receive an email with information about this programme via school.
If you do not wish your child to be weighed and measured as part of the NCMP you will receive information via email from your child’s school on how to opt out.
More information
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How to talk to your child about their weight
https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/talking-to-your-child-about-weight-a-guide-for-parents-and-caregivers-of-children-aged-4-11-years - Better Health Families Healthy Steps Programme
https://healthysteps.betterhealth-healthierfamilies.co.uk/signup -
BMI calculator
https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-body-mass-index/calculate-bmi-for-children-teenagers
Contact us
Your School Nursing team can be contacted on
Telephone: 020 8770 5409
Email: hcpadmin@sutton.gov.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suttonhealthvisiting/
Instagram: @suttonschoolnursing
The School Nursing team are available Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) 9am–5pm and we can visit you at school, home, within a community setting or at a children’s centre.
Young people can access the drop-in at high school without an appointment; just ask in the school office for the day of the week and available times.
Professionals: Please complete the Sutton School Nursing referral form and return to hcpadmin@sutton.gov.uk