Well Child Tamariki Ora

B4 School Check

The B4Schoolcheck (B4SC) is the 8th and final free wellchild health and development check offered to all children between the ages of 4-5 years. In South Canterbury this check is delivered by Public Health Nurses at an agreed venue and is offered in Timaru and all outlying areas in South Canterbury.

Description
  • The B4SC is a nationwide Ministry of Health Programme to ensure children are prepared for school
  • The purpose of the B4SC is to promote health and well-being in pre-school children and identify behavioural, developmental or other health concerns that may adversely affect the child’s ability to learn in the school environment
  • Fulfilling this purpose ensures that children start school able to participate to the best of their ability

The B4SC covers child health, development and behaviours. Consisting of:

  • Child Health Questionnaire
  • Vision and hearing screen
  • Oral health
  • Height and weight measurements
  • Immunisation Discussion
  • Developmental assessment (PEDS)
  • Behaviour assessment (SDQP/SDQT) – (questionnaire completed by parents and teachers in discussion with health practitioners)
  • Appropriate and timely referrals will be made if problems are identified
    • Location

    Public Health Nursing
    18 Woollcombe Street
    Timaru 7910

    Contact Information

    B4SC administrator: 03 687 2319
    Vision and Hearing Technician: 03 687 2327
    Public Health Nursing: 03 687 2320

    Referral Information

    Referrals are accepted from GP’s, Plunket, Paediatrician, CYFS, Early Childhood Centres, or self-referral.

    Names of children are pulled from a national Ministry of Health database. Any enquiries regarding the B4SC programme, please contact the B4SC administrator mentioned above on 03 687 2319

    Key Health Professionals

    Public Health Nurses