Chapter Overviews
Also see our Health page.
Promoting Good Health & Wellbeing
- Registering children with a GP, dentist and optician
- Health assessments, health plans and SDQs
- Recording and reporting requirements
Managing Illness
- Delegated authority
- First Aid and medication
- Infectious diseases
- Hospitalisation
- Death of a child
Healthy Lifestyles
- Healthy eating
- Exercise recommendations
Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking
- Alcohol, legal issues for young people
- Smoking and creating smoke-free environments
- Illegal drugs and warning signs of use
- Talking with young people about substances, and managing young people’s use of them
Mental Health Support
- Promoting good mental health in children and young people
- Where to get help if needed
- ISP’s therapeutic model
Sexuality and Sexual Health
- Talking about sex and relationships
- Sexuality and gender identity
- Sexual health services for young people
- Pregnancy and STIs
Managing Disabilities
- Definition and types of disability
- Caring for a disabled child
- Safeguarding disabled children
- Financial support (DLA and PIP payments)
