Health check-up

The health check-up takes a holistic view of the pupil’s health. It is scheduled at key stages of a child’s or adolescent’s development and schooling. In accordance with current recommendations, screening and monitoring tests and measurements are carried out on pupils during medical examinations, which are conducted systematically according to a set timetable. For pupils in primary education, these are carried out at cycles 1-1, 1-2, 2-2, 3-2 and 4-2. For pupils in secondary education, medical check-ups are organised every two years.

It is advisable for parents to be present at the first health check-up in primary education.

The health check-up includes the following:

• Screening tests and routine checks: measurement of height and weight, calculation of BMI (Body Mass Index), checks on eyesight, hearing and speech, verification of vaccinations, and a urine test to check for glucose, albumin and blood.

• Medical history: this is a confidential questionnaire designed to gather information about the pupil’s health from their parents, the person with parental responsibility or the pupil themselves. 

• The standardised medical examination: This is carried out by a doctor from the school health and social care team. It focuses on certain priority areas depending on the pupil’s age, development and specific needs.

• The social assessment: This aims to gather information on the pupil’s social situation in order to identify any potential problems.

Personalised advice: Pupils receive personalised advice on health education, tailored to their situation and specific needs