This agency works in partnership with other agencies and employers to to safeguard the needs of children and young people and to bring them together into a united workforce.
Useful Links
Links to other Internet websites that provide useful information for School Nurses.
Inclusion in this links directory does not imply endorsement by ASNA. Visitors must take care to evaluate the reliability of information for themselves.
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Diabetes website
Tue, 09/02/2010 - 15:42 — cozWebsite offering support for young sufferers and health professionals. Membership is not free but it is a good source of information.
Currently offering a free DVD for people with type 1 Diabetes.
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SAPHNA - school and public health nurse association
Tue, 09/02/2010 - 15:27 — cozThis is now free to join and offers a comprehensive, well updated website. This is a good source of information on issues affecting school nurses and worth checking regularly.
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Winstons Wish
Fri, 05/02/2010 - 20:58 — tomVisit this web site:http://www.winstonswish.org.uk/default.aspCharity for bereaved children that offers support for families, children and porfessionals. They produce some useful books and resources to use with bereaved children and also offer a helpline. There is a dedicated section for young people too.
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Department for children, schools and families website
Fri, 05/02/2010 - 12:21 — cozSource of some official publications and papers open for consultation. Well worth keeping an eye on.
link - http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/
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Every Child Matters
Fri, 05/02/2010 - 12:17 — cozOfficial website containing everything you need to know on Every Child Matters
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Common Assessment Framework official website
Fri, 05/02/2010 - 12:17 — cozThis website has alot of information about the CAF and resources to download.
link - http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/strategy/deliveringservices1/ca...
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Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People's Services (C4EO) launched
Fri, 13/11/2009 - 09:18 — tomVisit this web site:http://www.c4eo.org.ukC4EO is a dynamic new organisation, developed for the children's sector, from the children's sector. C4EO identifies and coordinates local, regional and national evidence of 'what works', to create a single and comprehensive picture of effective practice in delivering children's services. Using this information, C4EO offers support to local authorities and their Children's Trust partners, working with them to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Specific topics include: safeguarding, child poverty, early years, vulnerable children, family, parents and carers, schools and community.
There are also various resources including maps, statistics, reports and research articles.
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Headlice - Get bugbusting!
Fri, 26/06/2009 - 08:39 — cozBugbusting is essentially the wet combing method promoted by Community Hygiene Concern. They sell complete bugbusting packs including various sized combs to remove lice and eggs, stickers and full instructions. They also conduct research and provide information aimed at parents and schools explaining why nit nurses are not effective and instead advocating the whole school approach.
Bugbusting days are encouraged in schools and a dvd is available to show the technique to parents.
Bugbusting kits are available free on prescription for children.
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Know your balls - check em out! resouce pack
Wed, 27/05/2009 - 17:49 — tomVisit this web site:http://www.orchid-cancer.org.ukThis is a brilliant DVD pack looking at testicular cancer for young men. The DVD features famous comedians and sports personalities and highlights a very important message in a fun and accessable way for teenagers.
The pack is available free of charge for all school nurses, on request.
