Questions and Answers

There are different ways to contact to school nurse, parents can call directly on 01926 495321 extension 7494 or text through chat health on 07507 329 114 or email on swg-tr.contactschoolnursescoventry@nhs.net parents can also speak to their school and they can put in a referral.

Secondary school aged students can also self-refer, they can text the chat health number on 07507 331949 or speak to school and ask the teacher to make a referral.

School nurses can support with parenting concerns of sleep, toileting, behaviours, emotional wellbeing, relationships and are able to refer and signpost to other agencies as would benefit the child or teenager.

• Children and Adolescent Mental Health service (CAMHS)
• Emotional wellbeing RISE
• Bladder and bowel service
• Paediatricians, etc.

Numerous schools in Coventry have a dedicated mental health in school’s worker who can support your child’s emotional wellbeing.

The role of school nursing encompasses children from Reception age all the way through to their departure from secondary school. Additionally, we extend our support to home-educated children referred to us.