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First point of contact
If you have concerns about your child’s weight the best person to talk to is your GP. Alternatively you could contact:
Best Start with HENRY service
07519109876
hcsupport@henry.org.uk
Local services
School nursing service
If you have a child in reception class (ages 4 and 5) or year 6 (ages 10 and 11) you will receive a letter about their school height and weight check as part of the National Child Measurement Programme. Height and weight measurements will be carried out by fully trained NHS practitioners and will be carried out sensitively, with your child fully clothed.
When your child is in Reception class the school nursing service will usually carry out a ‘school entry health check’ this will include checking your child’s vision. Find information about the School Nursing Service
Free school meals
Parenting and mental health support
National resources
Preparing for school
- Preparing for starting school leaflet
- Starting primary school
- Supporting everyday emotions films
- Learning and play ideas for 4-5 year olds (Tiny Happy People)
Healthy Weight
- Helping your child to stay a healthy weight - NHS
- Helping your child towards a healthy weight - NHS
- The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) -NHS
- Change for life - food facts
- Physical activity ideas
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