Working in Public Health: School Nursing Cheryl Bleach

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Working in Public Health: School Nursing Cheryl Bleach & Jenny Hardwick Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) Portsmouth School Nursing Service

Introduction to the School Nursing team We work with children and young people aged 4-19 years. Our team consists of 15 members of staff and we work across 72 schools within the 3 localities in Portsmouth. Collectively we have 172 years nursing experience across adult and paediatric nursing Based at the Civic Offices in Portsmouth Our core working hours are Monday to Friday 9-5pm.

4 5 6 Approach to School Nursing

4 Levels of Service Care S A F E G U A R D I N G Commitment Courage UPP Compassion Competence Communication UP U COMMUNITY Helping children and families achieve their potential

5 Health Reviews Healthy Child Programme – NCMP Tier 1 advice and support. Transition assemblies College drop ins. Immunisations for school aged children. Child protection health needs assessments.

6 High Impact Areas City initiatives to maximise mental health and emotional well Drop ins NCMP Health related attendance Loss companions Elective home educated children Special educational needs and disability. Immunisation schedules. Lead professional roles.

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