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NHS.uk – National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP)
The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) measures the height and weight of children in Reception and Year 6 in schools across England. The information collected allows services to plan how to support families to lead healthy lives.
What happens in Torbay?
A specially trained member of the Healthy Child Programme will attend your child’s school to carry out the measurements.
- The measurements are completed sensitively and in private. Your child is not told the results.
- The results are kept confidential and are not shared with any teachers or other children.
- You will be sent a letter if your child’s body mass index (BMI) centile, is not in the healthy range. This letter includes next steps with links to helpful information.
- You are given the opportunity to opt your child out of the NCMP. Information about how to opt out are given in a letter or email from your child’s school.
Who can help?
If you are concerned about your child’s weight or eating habits and feel you need support, you can contact the Healthy Child Programme by calling 0300 333 5352 . Our opening hours are 8am-6pm Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays)
Alternatively you can go to see your GP to discuss concerns.