Child weight management

The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) is an annual programme to measure the height and weight of all children in Reception and Year 6. The information is used to help the NHS and local authorities plan and provide better health services for children.

Most areas are now sharing each child’s individual results with parents, along with Change4Life tips and an invitation to parents to contact their local NHS if they want to discuss the results or get further advice. Sharing a child’s results with the parents gives them the information they need to make the best possible decisions about their child’s health.

National Child Measurement Programme – publication of legal Directions

The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) provides high-quality, reliable data on child overweight and obesity levels and trends. The programme is now recognised internationally as a world-class source of public … Read more → – National Child Measurement Programme – publication of legal Directions

Published: 25 October, 2011

Child weight management programme and training providers framework

The child weight management programme and training providers framework has been developed to support local commissioning of weight management services for children and young people. Nine pre-qualified training provider organisations … Read more → – Child weight management programme and training providers framework

Published: 4 August, 2011