School Nursing

Young Greenwich School Nursing Service

Supporting the Health & Wellbeing of Children and Young People (Ages 5–19) We connect school, home, and community to help every child thrive! Our Services Include:

School nurse drop-in service in secondary schools offering one-to-one consultation with Young People:

• Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Support
• Sexual Health & Contraception Advice
• Building Healthy Relationships
• Online Safety & Bullying Support
• Healthy Lifestyles, Eating & Weight Guidance
• Puberty, Self-Identity & Personal Hygiene
• Transition into secondary school & higher education support
• Smoking, Alcohol & Substance Misuse Advice
• Referral and signposting to onward services

Parenting Workshops & Advice:

• Behaviour Management & Parenting Support
• Sleep Difficulties & Fussy Eating Help
• Continence Issues (Day & Night Wetting, Soiling)
• School Readiness
• Referral and signposting to onward services

Special Support for Chronic Health Conditions in School:

• Our experienced nursing team are here to help families manage chronic health needs in school settings
• Care plans and guidance on Chronic health conditions for schools
• Screening & Health Checks
• Vision screening for Reception Year
• Height & weight checks as part of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP)

Two specialist Young Greenwich School Nurses

Providing health information, assessments and support for children and young people who are being;

• Educated at home or not accessing education or employment
• Are involved in the Youth Justice Service

Empowering children, young people & families for a healthier future