Home Our services About us Work for us Emergency School Health (Kent) We are a team of school nurses and practitioners who work with children, young people and families in Kent. You do not have to be in school to use this service. Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information about our service This service may be running differently, for example, offering virtual appointments. Please see your appointment letter for details or contact the service. Keep up-to-date with the latest information, read our page on Coronavirus or our update on the COVID-19 vaccine. Welcome to school health in Kent. We support children and young people aged four to nineteen, including those who do not attend school. A healthy childhood and adolescence is one of the key foundations for a healthy life. Our team works with schools, parents and carers as well as other professionals like health visitors or community paediatricians to prevent ill health in children, families and the wider community, support safeguarding of children and young people and address any health needs to make sure every child reaches their potential. Contact us There are lots of ways to get in touch with the school health team: For young people: Call: 0800 0113 474 to speak confidentially to a member of the single point of access (SPA) team. ChatHealth Text: 07520 618850 young people aged 11-19 can use our confidential and anonymous texting service to have direct access to a nurse (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm). Check out young people's website Kent Youth Health. If you are aged between 10-19 you can also find lots of help for your emotional wellbeing at Moodspark. For parents/carers: Call: 0800 0113 474 to speak confidentially to a member of the single point of access (SPA) team. Complete an online referral form. When submitting a referral you will receive an email confirming your referral has been uploaded, please remember to check your junk folder in case it goes into there. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact the Single Point of Access on 0800 011 3474. What we do Education support Emotional health and wellbeing Primary school (aged four to 11) Secondary school (aged 11-19) School Health (Kent) Emotional health and wellbeing FAQs for parents Primary school (aged four to 11) Secondary school (aged 11-19) ChatHealth Education support Leaflets Moving to secondary school Starting school Understanding your child online parenting courses Helpful links Immunisation Team Antibiotic Guardian youth programme FutureLearn - e-Bug health educator training Health visiting service One You Kent Kent Youth Health website A website designed for young people. Visit website Give feedback Used this service and want to give your views? Complete survey 100% Friends and Family test (FFT) score (Feedback from July to September 2021) You said, we did Vision and hearing screening: Patient had screening by service last year and did not pick up that patient has eye wander and that rectifying this now is very low. - April 2021 Starting School Leaflet and parent letter have been updated to include details about what the service can do to support screenings and how to progress concerns with the correct team. A child was weighed and measured at school despite the parents having sent an email to decline participation in the National Child Measure Programme (NCMP). Processes for all stages of the programme were reviewed and updated. Confirmation of an ‘opt out’ request is now sent to the parent/carer. On weighing and measuring days, staff cross reference documents to double check those children not wishing to be included. Your comments June 2020 Ashford The relationship with my daughter is so much better. The house is now calm. I am really happy with the support that has been offered. It has made so much difference. Non judgemental support has enable me to access support for myself and has allowed me to move forward. Patients and public Accessibility Freedom of information Leaflet library Members Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) Privacy Your feedback The trust Board Members Governors Jobs Magazine News Training Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust CQC rating Outstanding 24 July 2019 See full report FacebookTwitterLinkedInYouTubeVimeo © Crown copyright. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated. Website developed in partnership with Kayo Digital By clicking “Accept cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Privacy policy Cookies settings Accept cookies