This page is a printable version of: https://www.iow.nhs.uk/our-services/health-visiting-school-nursing/school-nurse-team.htm
Date: 16 January 2021
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We aim to offer support and guidance to help families with the following aspects of child development and emotional well being
"School Nurses act as a link between you and other people and can make health services easier to reach"
SERVICES WE OFFER
Would your child like to be a sugar detective?
Click on the picture below to find more about sugar allowance and how to download the
FREE Change 4 Life Sugar Smart app
As a Public Health service, we aim to develop ideas to empower children to overcome problems they face during childhood like the "Poo Power Bags" created by Victoria Bamford, which improve the lives of children suffering from a common childhood problem - constipation.
We can offer support for constipation, but for more information you can also visit:
www.eric.org.uk
We all know it is important to look after our health and there are small changes we can make each day to improve it.
For information, support and top tips on how to improve your child's health and development
Please click on the picture below to access the
'Change 4 Life' website
The Island schools have been separated into 3 localities
NORTH EAST
SOUTH WIGHT
WEST AND CENTRAL
A locality map is available to view at the bottom of this page
Each of the localities consists of a team of school nurses and support workers
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION
As health care professionals we provide a confidential service to children and their families. However, as safeguarding the children is our main priority, if we feel concerned for the safety of a child, we will share information regarding our concerns to other agencies involved in their care. Where possible we will aim to discuss this with you before sharing any information on.
If you feel concerned about a child - please contact HANTS safeguarding team on 0300 555 1384
Or report your concerns anonymously online using the NSPCC form by clicking here
Find out what is happening in our services here.
Click here to find out how you can feedback to us about your experiences, along with how to raise any concerns, complaints or questions.