School Nurses

COVID-19 information

We are available to offer support to schools that remain open during this time. We will be contactable by phone or email for all other School Nurse service support. We can signpost you to other providers for sexual health advice and support.

If you haven’t found what you need, or need more support please phone us on:
0300 123 2224

Introduction

School nurses are public health nurses who will work with 5 to 19 year olds. Their primary aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of this age group, and identify those who need early help. They can assist in managing interaction between health and education.

Key aspects included in their role

Empowering children and young people to make healthy lifestyle choices
Providing a point of contact for children and young people, parents or carers, and schools needing health advice or information. This may involve assessing individual needs, offering advice and referring to other services as necessary
Supporting children and young people with some on-going or specific health needs. This may include children with complex health needs or a learning or physical disability
Children looked after health reviews
Running school based drop in clinics within Somerset secondary schools