The Special School Nurses provide training, advice and support to educational staff to support children’s medical needs at school. They also provide bespoke holistic health advice and support to parents/carers and young people. They are able to provide bespoke provision to contribute towards the children and young people’s health education. 

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The nurses help with

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• Health assessments and care plans for children and young people with complex physical and/or emotional difficulties.

• Training for school staff on specific health conditions and medications in school.

• Specialist support and advice for parents and carers with issues such as continence, sleep and nutrition.

• Support and advice for children and young people with emotional health needs.

• Support and advice for children, young people and their family with weight concerns.

• Referral to appropriate agencies as required.

• Support and advice for schools regarding The Healthy Schools Programme and Personal Social & Health Education (PSHE)

• Sex and relationships education for young people.

• Support for the delivery of the schools immunisations programme.

• Promotion of healthy lifestyles with groups and individuals.

 

How can you contact us?

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Team Lead
 

Elaine Davies

Tel 07795413396

Nursing Hub 1

Beacon Hill School, Southlands School, Silverdale School, Silverdale Primary ARP: Tel 0191 6433005/6433010

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Nursing Hub 2

Woodlawn School and Sixth Form, Beacon Hill Sixth Form, Melrose Centre & Benton Dene School: Tel 0191 6432597