Health review check 9-12 months old

This is carried out by your local health community team

As your child reaches 9 months of age you will receive a letter informing you of how to book your child’s health review appointment – it is called Health Review 1 (HR1) or One Year Check.  You will also get a text message from us.  You will be directed to this website and the chat function.  You will need your child’s NHS number and date of birth.  You will be offered various appointments, please select one that you are able to attend.  You can also use this function to rebook the appointments.

Within the letter is a form called Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), please take time to complete this with your knowledge of your child’s abilities.  This supports us to refer to early help if any concerns arise. 

Please come along to the appointment on time.  A Community Nursery Nurse will meet you and go through the assessment process with you and your child.  Bring your ASQ and present to the practitioner.

Please click the link to find out more about the ASQ questionnaire — For Parents - Ages and Stages

As part of the assessment we will weigh your baby and complete a length.  We will add all this information into your red book.

A physical review will also be completed including length, weight, head circumference, hip assessment & testes check (for boys).

We will create a plan of learning for your child if either of us has concerns and your child.

If you don’t receive a letter or text, you can still book using our chat function, just make sure you have NHS number and child date of birth.  Or you can call us on 0300 300 1813 and our staff will be happy to book your child’s appointment.

Health review check 2 years old

This is carried out by your local health community team

When your child reaches 2 years old, you will receive a letter informing you of how to book your child’s health review appointment, it is called Health Review 2 (HR2) or Two Year Check.  You will also get a text message from us.  You will be directed to this website and the chat function.  You will need your child’s NHS number and date of birth.  You will be offered various appointments, please select one that you are able to attend.  You can also use this function to rebook the appointments.

Your child will now be transitioning and getting ready for nursery.  We have a Nursery Readiness Passport that you will be given.

It has lots of information for you to view.  There is play opportunities within the passport that you can share with your child.  

Within the letter is a form called Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), please take time to complete this with your knowledge of your child’s abilities.  This supports us to refer to early help if any concerns arise. 

Please come along to the appointment on time.  A Community Nursery Nurse will meet you and go through the assessment process with you and your child.  Bring your ASQ and present to the practitioner.

Please click the link above to find out more about the ASQ questionnaire.

A physical review will also be completed including height and weight.

We will create a plan of learning for your child if either of us has concerns and your child.

If you don’t receive a letter or text, you can still book using our chat function, just make sure you have NHS number and child date of birth.  Or you can call us on 0300 300 1813 and our staff will be happy to book your child’s appointment.

I'm worried about my child’s development

As a parent we recognise you know your child best, please do share any concerns you have with us.  You can do this during the booked assessments with us or call us on 0300 300 1813.

We also have Stay Play and Learn drop in sessions.  See our Facebook for that information.

Our Facebook page has lots of information for you to access, we sign post to other local groups — Facebook

Speech and communication

During your child’s 1 year old check and 2 year old check, we are assess your child’s speech through the ASQ process, described above.

Please do speak to your local Family Hub about PEEP groups. 

Within the PEEP groups you will get advice and guidance from experienced staff.  They can also make referrals for additional support if needed.

In your child’s Nursery Ready Passport, there are links to support networks.  Also take a look at www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people 

Please remember child develop differently, everyone is unique.