School Nursing – 5 to 11 Years

Our School Nursing team supports the health and wellbeing of children aged 5–11 and their families.

We work in partnership with schools, parents, and carers to promote healthy development, identify concerns early, and provide advice on a wide range of physical, emotional, and developmental health topics. School Nurses can offer guidance, reassurance, and signposting to other services when needed, helping to ensure children are happy, healthy, and ready to learn.

Helpful Information

Please click on the title heading below to access further information.

Bedwetting and Constipation

Bedwetting is common in children and young people, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. For many, it improves with time, but support and simple treatments can help. Constipation happens when poo becomes hard or difficult to pass, and it’s very common in children. It can cause tummy pain, accidents, and distress, but it can usually be managed with the right help. Click below for easy tips, resources, and support for families.

Bullying

Bullying can affect any child or young person.

It can happen in person or online and may leave children feeling upset or alone. Bullying is never okay, and support is available. Click below for advice and help.

Dental

Good dental care helps prevent tooth decay, pain, and other health problems — and it starts from a young age. Regular brushing, healthy eating, and seeing a dentist regularly all make a big difference. Click below to find trusted advice and local dental services for children and young people.

Emotional Wellbeing

Children and young people may feel stressed, worried, or low at times, and this is a normal part of growing up. With the right support, they can learn ways to cope and feel better. Click below for advice, resources, and services.

Growth

Supporting healthy growth is an important part of childhood. This section offers guidance for parents on physical development, healthy habits, and services available to support your child’s wellbeing.

Healthy Diet and Lifestyle

Supporting a healthy diet and lifestyle helps children grow, learn, and thrive. This section provides guidance for parents on nutrition, physical activity and promoting healthy everyday habits.

Hearing

The school nursing team conducts hearing screenings for children. If you would like your child to be assessed, you can submit a Request for Help form through your school or access it directly on our website. Following the screening, if any concerns are identified, a referral to the Audiology Department will be made as appropriate.

School Nurse request for help form.

Managing Challenging behaviours

All children and young people can show challenging behaviour at times.

This might include anger, aggression, refusing to follow rules, or withdrawing.

These behaviours often happen when a child is struggling with their emotions, routines, or other difficulties.

With the right support and strategies, families and schools can help children manage their feelings in safer and more positive ways.

Click below for advice, tips, and services that can help.

Online Safety

Children and young people may face risks such as cyberbullying, scams, or seeing harmful content. Learning how to use the internet safely helps keep them protected. Click below for tips, advice, and support.

Keeping children safe online | NSPCC

Sleep

Getting enough quality sleep helps children and young people stay focused, improve their mood, and support overall health. Poor sleep can affect learning, behaviour, and physical wellbeing. Click below for trusted resources, tips, and tools to help build better sleep habits.

How to make a request for help (referral)

If you would like to make a request or help to the School Nursing Service, please complete the form linked on the right hand side of the screen.

Once completed, please return the form:

By email: [email protected].
By post: Admin Block, Mount Gould Hospital, Mount Gould Road, Plymouth PL4 7QD
Via your child’s school for collection by the School Nursing Service