1. The WHO lists six adolescent behaviours with long term effects Tobacco use Behaviour that results in injury and violence Alcohol and substance misuse Dietary and hygienic practices which cause disease Sedentary lifestyle Sexual behaviour that causes unintended pregnancy and disease

2. www.unitetheunion.org/CPHVA Government policy (England) Healthy Child Programme 5-19 Vision and Model for school nursing Children and young people’s health outcomes strategy

3. Part of the life course for health: Enabling good health in mothers during pregnancy and good parenting Developing healthy habits and avoiding harmful behaviours Preventing mental health problems and creating resilience and self-esteem Living, working and aging well: choosing healthy lifestyles

4. Surveys by British Youth Council and National Children’s Bureau showed: Primary school children wanted someone who would listen to children Secondary school students wanted their school nurse to be be visible, accessible and confidential

5. www.unitetheunion.org/CPHVA Government vision: School nurses will carry out health reviews at school entry and transition to secondary school to: Manage pupil’s well-being, medical and long term conditions. Develop health promoting schools and environments

6. A quick response if we have a problem and to be given expert advice and support by the right person What do and school age children want? Your School – Your Community Universal Universal Plus services for children with illness/disability Universal Partnership Plus How will the new School Nursing service provide it? Services that…………… A community that ……………… To have the right people to help over a longer term when things are really difficult To know those people and that they will work together and with us. Universal Plus

7. 21 st century service To reach all children and young people regardless of their setting or circumstances A service relevant to young people’s needs

8. School nurses involved in: Developing and providing services in youth and community settings in partnership with other healthcare providers

9. Examples To help reduce levels of persistent health related absenteeism Provide information to staff and parents re medical conditions Community action on alcohol misuse

10. Outcomes may include Reduced: school absences, tooth decay, obesity, injuries, teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol and drug mis-use Improved: health and well-being