Child Measurement Programme and Hearing Checks

Every year in Jersey and the UK, children in Reception and Year 6 have their height and weight measured as part of the Child Measurement Programme. Their programme provides a valuable understanding of how Jersey’s children are growing, improves understanding of changes in child measurements over time and allows them to make national comparisons. 

Children in Reception class also have a hearing check to ensure any hearing problems are identified and treated as early as possible. This helps to avoid preventable speech, language and learning delay. We will forward on communication from Family Nursing in this respect which gives you further information. 

The checks are carried out in school by a nurse from the Family Nursing and Homecare Team and only after you have given your permission.