Oral Health Policy

Good oral health keeps children free from toothache, infection and swollen gums. We promote good oral health by linking it to other key topics, like self-care, healthy eating, and physical development as part of the national curriculum.

There are a number of ways parents and carers can promote good oral health at home this is by brushing twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste, regular visits to the dentist and reducing sugar frequency within the diet. 

Our school’s Oral Health Champion is Mrs Claire Macdonald

An Oral Health Promoter from South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has been allocated to our school to work with the staff to encourage good oral health routines.

It is very important that children have regular dental examinations starting as young an age as possible.Visit or phone the practice of your choice and ask if they are happy to see your child under the NHS.  You are not obliged to stay at the same dentist and can change practice if you want to, however it is getting increasingly difficult to find an NHS dentist.

To locate an NHS dentist who is accepting new and/or emergency patients please access https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist or dial 111 for dental emergency and out of hours care.