As the new round of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) starts up, DH publishes results of a review by the Thomas Coram Research Unit of the show so far. The review looks principally at delivery of the programme, although does also challenge the perception that most parents view the programme negatively. Areas for concern as regards local delivery included feedback letters, as well as lack of capacity in weight management services for effective referral. The report highlights the importance of effective engagement with schools, especially through the involvement of a Healthy Schools Co-ordinator, along with sharing results with schools. In the interests of spreading the word more effectively, the National Obesity Observatory has produced a set of slides explaining the NCMP and key data on child obesity. The latest survey on take up of school meals has been published by The School Food Trust and the Local Authority Caterers’ Association.
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