Michelle Ireland

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Michelle Ireland
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Who Am I?
Michelle Ireland School Nurse I am
a qualified childrens nurse who is able to offer
support to the pupils and staff. I previously
worked at the local hospital and started school
nursing in October 2013. I can help you if you
have any health condition such as asthma,
epilepsy and diabetes so that you can continue to
attend school. I am able to liaise with other
health services
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What do we do?
We work both in and out of School to provide
support around

• Keeping Healthy
• Emotional Health
• Weight Management
• Growing up talks to year 5/6
• Drugs and Alcohol
• More Support for those who need it most

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Offering Help For Everyone
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And extra for those who need it
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What Services Do We Provide?

• Selected health interviews at 5 or sometimes when
  a child moves in from outside the area.
• One to One appointments with a qualified nurse if
  needed.
• Updates for staff for any pupil with a complex
  health need.
• Support with emotional health, stress, family
  difficulties.

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What Services Do We Provide?

• National child measurement programme in reception
  and year 6
• (if you do not wish your child to be included you
  need to opt out)
• Growing up talks in year 5/6 according to school
  PSHE policy

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A Confidential Service

• This means that you and parents can discuss
  personal information in confidence.
• We would only pass on your information in order
  to protect you or someone else from serious harm.
  Whenever possible we would discuss this with your
  parents/ carers first.

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How to Contact Us

• You can make an appointment by
• Speaking to school Reception Staff
• Telephone [phone]
• Text 07772975306
• Email michelleireland_at_nhs.net