We recently wrote to you about measuring your child’s height and weight as part of the National Child Measurement Programme. Here is your child’s result:
We understand that discussing a child’s weight can be a sensitive matter and it is important that you know we weigh/measure your child and provide feedback without judgement. Informing you of your child’s result is helpful for you to know how your child is growing
Children who are above a healthy weight are more likely to have health problems at a younger age, such as high blood pressure, early signs of type 2 diabetes and low self-confidence.
However, it is important to remember that small lifestyle changes now can help your child to grow healthily.
Having information allows you to make informed choices about the best support you can provide for your child and there is support available to you.
The result is sent to you, so the decision of whether to talk to your child about it is entirely yours. More information is available on the NHS website.
Here is a useful guide on how to engage and interact with your child around the topic of health and weight.
A good diet and physical activity are important to ensure your child is a healthy weight as they grow up. Visit the NHS website for lots of handy tips.
You can also find more advice and guidance by using the "useful information" button on this page.
One example is that it is advised that most children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. This should be a mix of moderate activity like brisk walking and vigorous activity like running or fast cycling that make your heart beat faster.
You can find out how your child’s result was calculated, and check how your child is growing over time, by going to www.nhs.uk/bmi.
We recognise that growth measurements alone is not an entire reflection of the health and wellbeing of children, however, it is the only measure we can use for the collection of data required by the government and local authorities to plan and prioritise services and care for our population.
Some medical conditions or treatment that your child is receiving may mean that BMI centile is not the best way to measure your child. Your GP or other health professional caring for your child will be able to discuss this with you.
If you wish to discuss these results with our 0-19 team please contact 0300 304 5555.
Please remember that this information has not been shared with your child, other children or school staff. Locally, this information is held by your Locala Health and Wellbeing and Kirklees Council and is treated confidentially.
