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What are the B4 school checks? |
A free health and developmental check for children that are 4 years old |
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What is the aim of the B4 school checks? |
To identify and address any health, developmental or behavioural problems which negatively impact on the child's ability to learn or take part at school |
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Who is the B4 school check carried out by? |
A registered nurse from the Well Child/Tamariki Ora service |
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What are the 13 checks available when enrolled in the Well Child/Tamariki Ora programme? |
Postnatal core visits 1) birth 2) 1st week 3) 2-4 weeks Transition core visits: 4) LMC visit 5) GP team visit 6) WCTO provider visit Infant and child core visits 7) 8-10 weeks 8) 3-4 months 9) 5-7 months 10) 9-12 months 11) 15-18 months 12) 2-3 years 13) 4 years (B4 school check, 12th core visit)
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What does the RN assess in relation to child growth and development during the B4 school check? |
- weight, height and head circumference - gait/hips - hearing and vision - immunisation and breastfeeding status |
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What does the RN assess in relation to developmental health during the B4 school check? |
- parental evaluation of developmental status questionnaire - referral onto specialist services if required |
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What does the RN assess in relation to oral health during the B4 school check? |
- teeth and gums - parents shown how to regularly "lift the lip" at home - education provided about diet and oral hygiene - enrolment into community dental service |
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What does the RN assess in relation to family health and wellbeing during the B4 school check? |
- mothers mental health - infant and preschool mental health and attachment - alcohol and drugs - strengthening family relationships - parenting skills and support - support families to access income and housing of needed |
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How many visits does the wellchild programme offer? |
12 visits excluding the GP visit at 6 weeks (linked to the 6-week immunisations) |
