Why have I been given this information?Helping your children to stay fit and healthy is really important but it can be hard. We want to support you to by giving you the right information to help your child. Nationally, 1 in 5 children in Reception class are overweight or obese. We know that this figure increases to 1 in 3 …

What is a traction apophysitis? Traction apophysitis is a term used for a group of ‘conditions’ that tends to affect children who are having a ‘growth spurt’. The two most common conditions are: Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Tibial apophysitis). Severs Disease (Calcaneal apophysitis). Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Tibial apophysitis) This tends to affect children aged 11- 15 and is more common in boys. The …

Swallowed magnets Most swallowed foreign objects are harmless and pass through the oesophagus, stomach and bowels (digestive tract) uneventfully. However, in some cases, magnets can damage the intestines if they are eaten and cause parts of the bowel to stick together, potentially leading to ulceration and rupture, or even blockage of the bowels. IMAGE In particular, ‘super strong’ magnets that …