National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP)
National Child Measurement Programme (Reception and Year 6 Only)
The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) is an important part of our local area’s work to promote healthy weight of children. It is important to have a good understanding of how children are growing, so that advice and support can be provided.
As part of the NCMP, children are weighed and measured at school. Every child’s participation in the NCMP is valuable as the information is also used by the NHS to plan and provide better health services for children. The programme which now holds years of reliable data, has become the government’s tool in identifying and dealing with weight issues in children from an early age.
Accessing your child’s results
Depending on the results, parents/care givers will be contacted to discuss further. You can view your child’s results via the secure online Parent Portal. Your child's school should be providing you with this link.
Withdrawing your child from school health screening
If you are happy for your child to have their health and weight measurements taken, you do not need to do anything. If you do not want your child to have this done, please opt out via the Parent Portal, or contact us via this email thurrockschoolhealth@nelft.nhs.uk or 0300 300 1999 option 2. Children will not be made to take part if they do not want to.
For assistance with the Parent Portal, please contact parentsupport@schoolscreener.com or call 0203 917 4055.
NELFT is committed to implementing the NCMP across schools. If you require support, help or advice we invite you to contact us on the below details.
If you have a child in Reception or Year 6, please click on the link below or scan the QR code to complete a short health questionnaire for lots of useful information and support. You will have the opportunity to complete an E-Support form, and one of our School Health Practitioners can get back to you.
Contact details for the School Health Team
South Ockendon Health Centre.
Darenth Lane,
South Ockendon
Essex. RM15 5LP
Tel: 0300 300 1999 — Option 2
Email: thurrockschoolhealth@nelft.nhs.uk