Sandwell School Nursing

23/07/2025

Worried about school uniforms for September? 🎒✨ Check out Rubery Swop Shop for preloved items! Save money and help the planet! 🌍💚

21/07/2025

Today's the day 🙌🏻

We are excited to welcome children, young people and families to our holiday activities this summer ☀️

If you haven't booked your child's activities yet check out our website to see the amazing offer for families this summer ⬇️

https://holidayactivities.sandwell.gov.uk

21/07/2025

Did you know the Sandwell School Nursing Team are here for you even during school holidays? 🌞

If you need health advice, support, or just a confidential chat, simply send a text! 📱💬

🌟 Young people aged 11-19 can text 07480635486
🌟 Parents/Carers of children aged 5-19 can text 07312 263756.

18/07/2025

Is your child starting Reception in September? 🎒
Join us at our next lot of School Ready events we've been running this Summer to ensure they're prepared for the exciting journey ahead!
🌟📚👩‍🏫 💼🍎 Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

16/07/2025

💭 If your child is due to start secondary school in September 2026, you can now apply for their place.

👉 The closing date for applications is 31 October and you will find out what place your child has been given on 2 March next year.

❗We don’t give places on a first come, first served basis, so please take your time to ensure you make the best choices for your child.

Please note, you can apply online now. Our phonelines are currently very busy.

11/07/2025

🎉 Catch Us at SHAPE Youth Summer Fest! 🎉

The Sandwell School Nursing Team will be at Sandwell’s SHAPE Youth Summer Fest tomorrow — Saturday 12 July 2025 — at Sandwell Valley Showground! 🏞️

Come along, enjoy the fun, and don't forget to say hello to your school nurses 👋💙 We’re here to chat, offer support, and let you know how we can help you stay healthy and happy throughout the school year.

07/07/2025

🎉 Our School Ready events are back this Summer 2025 to help you and your little ones get ready for an exciting new chapter! ✏️📚 We’ll be hosting events all around Sandwell in the next few weeks so come along, say hello, and get all your questions answered! ✨

Check the upcoming dates below! 📅👇 More dates and venues will be added soon, so keep an eye out! 👀

Sandwell Sandwell Libraries Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Healthy Sandwell Portway Lifestyle Centre

03/07/2025

Stay cool and keep those going with our top tips for beating the heatwave! Hydrate, shade, and chill out! 🥤🌴💦

30/06/2025

🌟 We’re seeing more children, young people, and families looking for support around healthy lifestyles and reaching a healthier weight. 💪🥦

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 That’s why we’re excited to share this event by Healthy Sandwell - a great opportunity to get the support you and your family need to make healthier choices together! ❤️

😖 Are you trying to make healthier food choices for your family?

🛒 Our wonderful Choices Team will take you on a supermarket tour and give you:

✅ Money-saving tips
✅ Budget-friendly food swaps
✅ Nutrition advice
✅ Healthy breakfast options for kids

🗓️ Join us on Monday 7 July 2025 at Lidl Supermarket, 373 High St, West Bromwich, B70 9QL from 12 noon-2pm.

You don't need to book, just come along and you'll spot the team ready to guide you to healthier choices.

17/06/2025

🌟 It’s National School Sports Week! 🏃‍♀️⚽🏀

The Sandwell School Nursing Team is excited to celebrate a week dedicated to fun, fitness, and feeling good!

With the sun shining brightly this week, it’s the perfect time to get active outdoors. 🕶️☀️ Whether you’re playing football, running around the playground, or joining in with school PE activities, remember – sports and exercise aren’t just good for your body, they’re amazing for your mind too!

💪 Physical Benefits of Exercise:

Builds stronger muscles and bones
Boosts heart health and fitness
Improves coordination and flexibility

😊 Emotional Wellbeing Benefits:

Lifts your mood and reduces stress
Helps you sleep better
Boosts confidence and self-esteem

✅ Top Tips for Staying Safe in the Sun:

Use sun cream – protect your skin from harmful UV rays
Wear a hat and light clothing
Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water before, during and after being active

Let’s make this week about moving more, having fun, and feeling great – safely! 💙

👉 For more information about National School Sports Week, visit the Youth Sport Trust website at https://www.youthsporttrust.org/

16/06/2025

🌊 Drowning Prevention Week

Sandwell School Nursing is supporting water safety education to help keep children and young people safe this summer.

Throughout the summer term, our School Nursing Team will be visiting schools across Sandwell as part of our Accident Prevention Roadshows, helping students learn how to stay safe around water.

With trips to lakes, beaches, and pools becoming more common, it’s important to understand the risks and know how to stay safe.

We’ll be covering:

✔ Spotting water dangers

✔ What to do in an emergency

✔ Safe fun around open water

📲 For more water safety advice and resources, visit the Royal Life Saving Society UK website: www.rlss.org.uk

Let’s work together to keep our young people safe this summer.

💧🌞🏊‍♀️

11/06/2025

📢 Attention Parents: If your child has an individual health care plan at school to support their health needs, you will soon receive a copy of the plan, along with a letter ✉️.

Please take a moment to review the care plan and contact us if any updates are needed, including if your child will be attending a different school - You can reach us at ☎️ 0121 612 2974 or send us a text on our Parent Line number 07312 263756.

Thank you! ✨