Physical health

Healthy eating

Healthy weight, the preventing and managing obesity is becoming a national priority. All children regardless of age /disability need a balance of the right nutrients in the right amounts and to avoid excessive intake of foods high in fat, salt or sugar. By encouraging your child to develop good eating habits and to enjoy any types of physical activity or unstructured play is the best way for children to contribute to reducing obesity.

If you are concerned about your child’s weight then contact your school nurse on 0208 8368621 and they can offer appropriate information, support and signposting to appropriate weight management services if required.

The change for life website gives tips for parents on healthier snacks for children, tasty easy meal recipes on a free app and parents can order a change 4life snack pack.

  

Oral health

• All children under the age of 18 years can see a dentist free of charge.
• Children should visit a dentist as soon as their teeth start to appear
• Click here for more information of looking after your child’s teeth
• Click here to find a NHS dentist