Welcome to the 5-10 years section of the Bexley 0 to 19 children's health service website; providing information for parents and carers of children aged 5 to 10 about all aspects of your child’s health, development and wellbeing.

Our Health Visitors support you in getting your child ready for primary school. They provide guidance on arranging pre-school immunisations and advice about healthy eating, toileting, hand washing, etc. At five years your child moves to the care of our School Nurses.

School Nurses are qualified Nurses or Midwives who have completed further training. Every school has a named School Nurse who provides advice to children about healthy living and supports them in their choices. They are approachable and non-judgemental and their aim is to enable children and young people to improve their health and wellbeing and reach their full potential. 

Find out more about our School Nurses

What if I want advice outside of school?

You can call 0300 330 5777. Calls are recorded for training and quality purposes, to find out more read our Privacy policy.

The School Nursing team will complete the following checks, during which they will also review appropriate interventions for any physical, emotional or developmental problems that may have been missed or not addressed. Parental consent will always be obtained in advance.

Height and Weight Measurements

In Reception and Year 6, your child’s height and weight will be measured in line with the National Child Measurement Programme to assess whether they are the most suitable weight for their height.

Find out more about the National Child Measurement Programme

Eyesight Checks

When in Reception the Community Nursery Nurse will also check your child’s eyesight and will inform you of the results, along with further information on who to contact, if appropriate.

Find out more about eye tests for children

Safeguarding is protecting those who are vulnerable from abuse or neglect. It means making sure children and young people are supported to get good access to health care and stay well. All children and young people need to have trusted adults around them to make sure they are kept safe from harm by other people, or from hurting themselves. It is also about taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best possible outcomes.

Safeguarding (children and young people)