Refocused school nurse role: early adopter evaluation summary
Summary report of an evaluation in two early adopter sites (Dumfries and Galloway and Perth and Kinross) for a refocused school nursing role.
4. Setting
Table 1: Demographic Factors for two Early Adopter Sites
| Total Population | Area | Population of main town | Primary Schools | Secondary Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumfries and Galloway | 149,670 | 6426 km 2 | 38,900 | 99 | 16 |
| Perth and Kinross | 149,930 | 5286 km 2 | 44,820 | 69 | 11 |
In terms of the proportion of their populations that are in the most deprived 20% ( SIMD quintile 1), Dumfries and Galloway is ranked 19 th and Perth and Kinross 24 th out of the 32 local councils. In other words both areas have lower populations of SIMD 1 (most deprived) and higher of SIMD 5 (least deprived) than many other areas and this should be borne in mind when interpreting the findings.
At the time of interviews the composition of the School Nurse Teams in the two areas was as follows. However staffing has fluctuated during the course of the pilot:
Table 2: Staffing
| Role/Band | Dumfries and Galloway | Perth and Kinross |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | 3 | 3 |
| Band 6 | 9 (4 with SPQ; 1 with PHN) | 11 (1 with SPQ) |
| Band 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Band 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Band 3 | 1 | 5 |
Contact
Email: Gillian Overton, Gillian.overton@gov.scot
Phone: 0300 244 4000 – Central Enquiry Unit
The Scottish Government
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
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