The B4 school check is a free check for four year olds. The check helps to make sure your child is healthy and can learn well at school. It is a chance to discuss your child's health and development with a nurse.

The B4 school check is the final Well Child check. It is not designed to pick up every health problem your child might have, so if you have any concerns about your child at any time, talk to your family doctor.

The checks are carried out by child health nurses. In the Lakes - Rotorua area, checks are delivered through Rotorua Plunket, Tipu Ora Tamariki Ora & Public Health B4 School Nurses. In the Lakes - Taupō, Tūrangi and Mangakino areas, the checks are delivered by practice nurses at your usual health centre.

How does the B4 school check happen?

The B4 school check usually takes about 45-60 minutes. Most of it will be done by a nurse with a parent or caregiver there because they know their child best. If the family or the nurse think the child has a possible problem or difficulty, the nurse will discuss this with the family and offer to refer them to other services that may help. The nurse can also help if the child has missed out on any immunisations.