Scottish Government

A scottish framework for nursing in schools

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contents

Ministerial foreword
Introduction
Using the framework
Framework standards
Service Organisation and Management
1. Leadership
2. LHCCs
3. Accommodation
4. Information Technology
5. Education and Continuing Professional Development
6. School Nursing Team
7. New Community Schools
Service Delivery
8. School Health Profiling and School Health Plans
9. Records, Record Keeping and Administration
10. Access to Services
11. Partnership and Teamworking
12. Year Round Components of Service Delivery
Service Components
13. Surveillance Programmes
14. Routine Immunisation of School Age Children
15. Mass Immunisation Programmes for School Age Children
16. Administration of Medicines in Schools
17. Children with Special Needs
18. Child Protection
19. Vulnerable Children and Young People
20. Mental Health and Well-being
21. Transition Periods for School Age Children and Young People
22. Health Promotion
22.1 Sexual Health and Relationships
22.2 Nutrition and Physical Activity
22.3 Substance Misuse, Including Alcohol and Smoking
22.4 Oral and Dental Health
Annex A: Findings of an investigation into current delivery of school nursing services
Annex B: Membership of the Framework Steering Group
Annex C: Glossary of terms
Annex D: References