School Nursing
Who are we?
The School Nursing service is made up of a team of health professionals, committed to promoting the health of school age children from 4-19 years, and the wider school community.
School Nurses are registered nurses who have had experience and training in public and child health.
School Nurses are not based within school but work closely with schools and other health professionals to ensure that any individual health needs are addressed early and that each child achieves his or her full potential.
School Nurses are trained to complete:
- Health assessment for all children when they start primary school
- Hearing and distance vision screening, measurements of height and weight
- Health promotion advice and activities
- Signposting you to other information or support services
- When your child reaches school age, your child's records are automatically transferred to the Health Visitor.
What do we do?
The School Nursing Service works to deliver a programme which is aimed at promoting health and wellbeing for all children.
Health priorities supported are:
- Emotional health and wellbeing
- Sexual health
- Risk taking behaviours (inclusive of drug & alcohol and smoking)
- Health, weight and physical activity
- Promotion of continence/enuresis (bedwetting)
Contact details
School Nurses can be contacted at the following places:
| Address/Base | Practitioner | Tel/Fax No. |
|---|---|---|
| Base - Ramsey Dalmeny Dalmeny House Cumberland Road Ramsey IM8 3RH |
Team Leader | Tel: +44 1624 811842 |
| School Nurse | Tel: +44 1624 811868 | |
| Schools: Andreas, Dhoon, Jurby, Laxey, Onchan, RGHS, Bunscoill Rhumsaa, Ballaugh, Sulby |
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| Base – Peel Medical Centre Albany Road Peel IM5 1HU |
Team Leader | Tel: +44 1624 686972 |
| School Nurse | Tel: +44 1624 686971 | |
| Schools: Bunscoill Ghaelgagh (Manx), Foxdale, Kirk Michael, Marown, Peel Clothworkers, QE2, Scoill Vallajeelt St Johns |
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| Base - Castletown Medical Centre Sandfield Castletown IM9 1EX |
School Nurse | Tel: +44 1624 686944 |
| Schools: Anagh Coar, Arbory, Ballasalla, Castle Rushen, Kewaigue, Rushen, Scoill Phurt Le Moirrey, Victoria Road |
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| Palatine Group Practice Strang Corner Field Braddan IM2 3TD |
Team Leader | Tel: +44 1624 642644 |
| School Nurse | Tel: +44 1624 686987 | |
| Schools: Bemahague, Manor Park, St Marys', St Ninians, St Thomas', Sc Y Jubilee Inf/Jun |
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| Base – Snaefell Surgery Cushag Road Anagh Coar Douglas IM2 2BZ |
Team Leader | Tel: +44 1624 656030 |
| School Nurse | Tel: +44 1624 686986 | |
| Schools: Ashley Hill, Ballacottier, Braddan, Cronk-y-Berry, Ballakermeen High School, Henry Bloom Nobles, Willaston |
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School Nurse Drop in clinics (please note these days/times can vary):
| High School | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| QE2 | Monday | 1pm - 2.10pm |
| Castle Rushen | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm |
| St Ninians (lower site) | Tuesday | 12pm - 1pm |
| St Ninians (upper site) | Appt based system | Please contact School Nurse on +44 1624 686987 for more info |
| Ramsey Grammar (east building) | Friday | 1pm - 1.45pm |
School Nurse Admin Office: +44 1624 642630
Useful information
http://www.solihullapproachparenting.org/
http://www.understandingchildhood.net/our-leaflets/
http://www.nhs.uk/Change4Life/Pages/local-change-for-life-activities.aspx
http://www.eric.org.uk/InformationZone/Leafletsandresources
