1. School nursing in Stockton Borough Sarah Bowman (Public Health, Stockton Borough Council)

2. School nursing?…

3. Consultation Youth assembly Borough debate - focus groups Schools – 5 primary (399 responses) & secondary / colleges (93 responses) Parents Professionals Carers Special schools & complex needs (8 YP, 60 SENCOs, 15 parents, 10 SN) ?

4. Youth assembly debate (Diamond 9): Confidentiality Advice on alcohol, substance misuse, smoking Easy to access Advice on sexual health Advice on mental & emotional health and wellbeing Preventing health problems Support for health problems e.g. diabetes Advice on healthy weight

5. Young people told us: A professional, but not a teacher Confidentiality Key concerns for parents / carers e.g. dental health, healthy eating & helping their child stay healthy e.g. exercise Want easy & flexible to access: drop-ins, email Approachable, supportive and non- judgemental, caring & helpful Want more advice & support on mental health, smoking, drugs & alcohol & healthy eating When people used the service, their experience was positive Unclear how to access or what service offers School nurse are one of the main groups young people want health advice & support from

6. Consultation – Key themes

7. Our vision – Healthy Child Programme Healthy Child Programme 5-19yrs

8. New service New service design based on consultation from April 2015 Market engagement – who would be interested in providing the service? Tendering & selection process – North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust was successful Each cluster of schools will have a named school nurse Service will be designed on needs of population Will offer a mix of drop-ins and appointments & link with other services e.g. sexual health service, substance misuse service

9. Family weight management New specialist service for weight management commissioned MoreLife was successful – to begin April 2015 Family-based support School nurse service will manage the contract with MoreLife The services will work closely together – support for young people following National Child Measurement Programme

10. Questions? Contact: sarah.bowman2@stockton.gov.uksarah.bowman2@stockton.gov.uk