Weighing kids in school - what happens next?

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I have a child in reception who is very small for age because of past health issues (largely resolved). I'm expecting that we'll get a letter saying they're underweight after the school weight/height measurement exercise.

Has anyone had this? Is there any follow up etc?

I doubt there's anything they could offer to help (in addition to help we've already had), but would be interesting to know.

Thanks

My DD was weighed at school and found to be significantly underweight but she is already under the care of a paediatrician and has been signed off by the dietician as ‘that’s just the way she is’. I guess they are just trying to spot the ones who’s parents either haven’t noticed or for whatever reason haven’t sought out help already

You are able to say no to weight checks at school - I have never had ds weighed at school, because he is under specialists for his weight and growth issues.

My son who is in yr 8 now, was measured as underweight in reception and year 6. He eats well and does sport, he's just thin. There was no follow up to the letter.

I must have done (one of mine is very small) but don't remember there being any support offered.

I did seek help not that long later and found it generally not that helpful (sorry nhs, you're great at other things!)