School Nursing Service

As part of our safeguarding commitment, our school works closely with the Leicestershire Public Health School Nursing Service, provided through the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust. The school nursing team supports the health, wellbeing and safety of all children from 5 to 11 years of age in Leicestershire, offering an essential link between home, school and health services. [healthforkids.co.uk]

What the School Nursing Service Provides

The school nursing team plays a key role in promoting children’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Their support includes:

• Health assessments and measurements, including the National Child Measurement Programme. [healthforkids.co.uk]
• Immunisation support, such as the nasal flu vaccination. [healthforkids.co.uk]
• Guidance on behaviour, continence, healthy lifestyles, emotional health, and parenting advice. [healthforkids.co.uk]
• Support during important transitions, including the move into school. [healthforu...er5s.co.uk]

As part of their safeguarding duties, school nurses contribute to the early identification of concerns and play an active role in multi‑agency safeguarding support.

Referrals to the School Nursing Team

Where concerns are raised by parents during discussions with the school, the school can make a referral to the School Nursing Service. This ensures that children and families receive timely support, guidance, and, where necessary, health‑based intervention from the public health nursing team. This aligns with the school nursing team’s safeguarding and early‑intervention role in supporting vulnerable children and families.

How Families Can Contact the School Nursing Team

Parents and carers can contact the school nursing team through several channels, including:

• ChatHealth – a confidential text messaging service for parents of children aged 0–11 in Leicestershire. [leicspart.nhs.uk]
• Healthy Together Helpline – 0300 300 3001, offering advice from public health nurses. [healthforkids.co.uk]
• Via the Health for Kids website, where you can also find a School Nurse Finder tool and child‑friendly health information. [healthforu...er5s.co.uk]

Further Support and Resources

Families can access a wide range of online materials to help support their child’s wellbeing, including guidance on health, feelings, illness, and preparing for school transitions. These resources are available on Health for Kids, Health for Under 5s, and related Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust websites.