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We must make the most of our skilled school nurses

With many children in your classes likely to have wide-ranging needs – from SEN to mental health – Caroline Voogd explains just how our skilled school nurses can support you to help your students achieve their potential.

You are likely to work with children who have a wide range of needs, from SEN to complex health needs, from mental health and wellbeing problems to behavioural or child protection issues.

Addressing the individual needs of all students in your classroom takes a lot of time, dedication and skill. However, this variety of needs can further compound teachers’ already heavy workloads, particularly where there is a lack of training and support.

But you don’t have to face these issues alone. School nurses can provide you with training on a range of issues, including complex health needs and long-term conditions, and issues such as self-harm and eating disorders.

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