Oban School Health

18/09/2026

📖📖 DATES FOR THE DIARY 📖📖

Please see below our dates for visiting our local schools to deliver Flu vaccinations. We look forward to seeing everyone over the next few weeks as we visit lots of lovely places.

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(Please note, these may slightly change due to the nature of our work but if this is the case, you will be made aware via your local school)

08/09/2026

Recently, Jennifer from our School Nursing Team was delighted to support Clever Never Goes sessions alongside PC Stewart at one of our local primary schools.

The session encouraged children to think about trusted adults, staying safe, recognising when something doesn’t feel right, and knowing how and when to ask for help. These are important life skills that can help children feel more confident, safe and empowered.

This work links closely with our School Nursing role, particularly around:
• Emotional health and wellbeing
• Building resilience and healthy relationships
• Health promotion and prevention
• Supporting children and young people to stay safe

Working in partnership with schools, families and other agencies is an important part of ensuring children and young people have the knowledge, skills and support they need to thrive.

Keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility, and early education around personal safety can play an important role in helping children recognise concerns and seek support.

A huge thank you to Police Scotland and PC Stewart for working alongside us.

Together, we can help create safer, healthier futures for our children and young people.
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08/09/2026

Remember and get the consent forms back to school, we'll be starting our Flu campaign soon. 😀

01/09/2026

A good resource to keep in mind. 😀

The Argyll and Bute Mental Health Hub provides information on local and national mental health and wellbeing services for adults and children, along with advice and contact details to help you find the right support.

You’ll find information on:

24/7 helplines and support services
support for children and young people
help for older adults

advice on money or housing worries

tips on self-care and looking after your mental wellbeing

when to call NHS 24 Mental Health Hub (phone 111, option 2), when to phone 999 or go to A&E
Remember, it's okay not to be okay.

Please reach out if you need support.

💚 Visit the Argyll and Bute Mental Health Hub https://www.ablivingwell.org/mental-health-hub

26/08/2026

🌐 Keeping Children Safe Online

Supporting children and young people to stay safe online is an important part of their health and wellbeing.

Parenting Across Scotland, alongside Police Scotland and Education Scotland, are offering free online sessions for parents and carers, providing information and practical advice around keeping children safe in the digital world.

📅 Wednesday 23rd September 2026
⏰ 12–1pm OR 5:30–6:30pm
💻 Online via Zoom

Two session times are available, making it a little easier to fit around work and family life.

📱 Scan the QR code on the poster to sign up.

Please feel free to share with other parents and carers who may find this useful. 💚

Oban School Nursing Team

20/08/2026

A helpful resource for parents & carers 💛

Parenting doesn’t come with a handbook, and sometimes a little advice, reassurance or a new idea can make all the difference.

BBC CBeebies Parenting is a fantastic free resource for families, offering trusted, expert-informed advice and simple activities to support children’s development from the early years through to starting school.

It includes support and ideas around:
🌱 Speech, language & communication
💛 Emotions, behaviour & big feelings
🧸 Learning through play
😴 Sleep & everyday routines
🍎 Healthy habits
🎒 Preparing for nursery and school
👨‍👩‍👧 Supporting family life and relationships

Resources like this can help parents feel more confident in supporting their child’s development, while providing simple ideas that can easily be built into everyday family life.

As School Nurses, we’re always keen to share reliable resources that families can access in their own time and return to whenever they need them.

👉 Explore BBC CBeebies Parenting

Parenting advice, activity ideas and podcasts from CBeebies. Support through the early years, plus how our shows help your child learn and grow.

18/08/2026

📚✨ NEW YEAR • NEW SCHOOL • NEW BEGINNINGS ✨📚

Starting a new school year can bring lots of emotions, excitement, nerves, worry and everything in between! Whether it’s starting school for the first time, moving class, beginning secondary school or simply getting back into routine, transitions can take time.

A few reminders for parents and carers:

Expect tiredness — school days are busy! Allow time to relax and decompress after school.

Keep questions simple — try “What made you smile today?” rather than “How was school?”

Routine helps — regular meals, bedtimes and calm mornings can make a big difference.

Listen to the little worries — they can feel very big to a child.

Celebrate the small wins — sometimes they’re actually the biggest ones!

And remember, you don’t have to have all the answers. Our School Nursing Team is here to support children, young people and families throughout the school years.

Here’s to a happy and healthy new school year! 📚🍎✨

10/06/2026

Our School Nurse, Jennifer, and Wellbeing Practitioner, Karen, have been out and about meeting some of the children who will be transitioning into school this year.

During these visits, we have been discussing what they are looking forward to, any worries they may have, and who they can turn to for help and support when they start school.

Meeting the children before they begin school helps them become familiar with our team and recognise us when we are in school carrying out health screenings, delivering health and wellbeing initiatives, or providing one-to-one support through our care pathways.
We are looking forward to welcoming all of our new starters and supporting them throughout their school journey.

09/06/2026

Welcome to Oban School Nursing Team.

We support children and young people aged 5–18 attending Oban High School and its associated primary schools. Our role is to promote health, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

Working with schools, families, and partner services, we provide support through Scotland’s 10 School Nursing Pathways. These include mental and emotional wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, substance use, child protection, domestic abuse, youth justice, homelessness, care experienced children, young carers, and transitions.

Our aim is to ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time, helping them stay healthy, safe, and able to reach their full potential.