TLM is a way of identifying any early health and wellbeing needs. Then the school nursing and other services can offer help if they need.
TLM is an online questionnaire. Parents complete the questionnaire when their child is in reception class. Children complete the questionnaire themselves in Year 6.
It helps us to understand any health needs your child may have – as well as wider trends so we can plan what services or support will be needed for children in the future.
Most parents and carers find it reassuring to know something can be picked up early before it becomes a problem.
How your child can benefit
We believe that the first step to knowing if children are struggling is to ask them. In Hertfordshire all Year 6 will be given the opportunity to complete the questionnaire in school. It asks them about things that might affect their health, such as lifestyle, emotional wellbeing, and moving to secondary school. If it shows your child might benefit from some additional support from the school nursing team - we will contact, you and ask for your agreement.
Explaining TLM to your child
You don’t need to tell your child anything. Your school and School Nurses will explain everything to them when they visit.
Giving consent
We contact parents and carers early, so you have time to consider consent and get further information if needed. If you are happy for your child to take part in the TLM questionnaire you do not need to do anything. If you are unsure or do not want your child to take part, please contact the school nurse team on the contact details below.
You do not need to book or be referred to this service. All children attending a local authority school in Hertfordshire will have the opportunity to take part in the school setting - unless they do not wish to or parental consent is not given. Please check with the school that your child attends that they work in partnership with us to deliver the Lancaster Model.
Currently The Lancaster Model health needs assessment is offered when children are in Reception and in Year 6.
Reception children
During your child’s reception year in school, you will be sent a letter with the details of how to access the online questionnaire. If you want to contact the Public Health, School Nursing team before you complete the questionnaire, to discuss any health concerns you might have for your child, please call 0300 123 7572.
Year 6 children
Year 6 children will be given the opportunity to complete the questionnaire in school. It asks them about things that might affect their health, such as lifestyle, emotional wellbeing, and moving to secondary school. If it shows your child might benefit from some additional support from the school nursing team - we will contact you and discuss this further.
So you are clear about the process, especially about how we use your information, we recommend you watch this three minute animated video (children can watch too).
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust keeps records about the healthcare and treatment patients receive. This helps to ensure that patients receive the best possible care from us. Data Protection Laws mean we have a legal duty to keep information about you confidential, secure and accurate. You can read more about Data Protection and Your Information/your child's information on our GDPR policy on our website.