2021/2022
Re: Height and weight checks of reception and year 6 children as part of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP)
The National Child Measurement Programme
Across England over 99% (approx.17,000) of eligible schools take part in the NCMP each year. This provides valuable information which is used to plan for and invest in key services to prevent and manage overweight and obesity. Additionally, our service providers, Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust (DHC) will share feedback and follow up support to parents and carers of children with underweight and very overweight results to engage them with the programme and the support it can offer to the whole family.
The importance of healthy weight in children
A child’s weight status affects their health and wellbeing. Growing healthily and maintaining a healthy weight is important not only for a child’s physical, social and mental wellbeing but also for their capacity to do well at school.[1],[2] Maintained schools have a statutory duty to promote the wellbeing of pupils in carrying out their functions.[3] The new statutory health education curriculum[4] can support schools with teaching pupils how to make good decisions about their own health and wellbeing.[5],[6]
- NCMP_pre-measurement_School_height_and_weight_measurements.pdf
- 09 21 DORSET_PreMeasure Parents 202122 v01.pdf

Football - After School Club
We are pleased to be able to tell you that Premier Sports will be running an after school football coaching club during the term each week on a Monday for Years 2, 3 and 4.
If you would like to join the club please complete the slip attached to the letter below or sign on through School Comms.
Please see the details of the club below;
Day: Monday
Time: 3.15pm – 4.15pm
Cost: £16.00 for 4 sessions
Open to: Pupils in years 2, 3 and 4