Education and Training Resources to support the UK-WHO Growth Charts initiative

The education and training materials below have been produced by the RCPCH and are intended for use in instructor lead training sessions for NHS staff and others.*

These materials which trainers can download by clicking on each link below include PowerPoint presentations, quizzes and activity sheets with answers.

Trainers may also want to download a set of video clips of correct measurement techniques.  For a  quick reference, view or download the GP Summary 10 things to know GP Summary 10 things to know  resource summarising the key features of the new charts.

*Please note the Terms of Use and © Copyright information below.


Resources and Materials for NHS Staff and Experienced Chart Users

This set of materials is intended for use in instructor lead training with NHS staff who are already experienced users of growth charts. These materials consist of Powerpoint presentations, a quiz and activity sheet (plus answers) and a session evaluation form.

This STA10_Running order and resources Staff running order outlines how best to use these materials, trainers should also make good use of the Factsheets and Video clips of correct measurement techniques. Trainers will need to have their own supplies of UK-WHO A4 growth Charts and PCHR's for plotting on.

Download this Zip file  Staff resources v3 Staff resources v3  with all the materials, or select from the list below:


Resources and Materials for Students and Less Familiar Chart Users

The materials below are intended for use in instructor lead training with students or less experienced users of growth charts. These materials consist of Powerpoint presentations, a quiz (plus answers), an activity sheet (plus answers) and a session evaluation sheet.

This STU8_Newborn activities Student running order outlines how best to use these materials, and trainers should also make good use of the Factsheets and Video clips of correct measurement techniques. Trainers will need to have their own supplies of A4 and PCHR UK-WHO growth charts for plotting on.

Download this Zip file  Student materials(Revised 20/01/10) Student materials(Revised 20/01/10)  with all the materials, or select from the list below:


Self-directed Learning

The Factsheets can be used to provide background pre reading for trainers or to use as handouts or for individuals for self-directed learning purposes. Click here to view or download a summary of key UK-WHO chart features, 10 Things to know about the new UK-WHO Growth Charts.

Download this Zip file  Fact Sheets_all Fact Sheets with all the Fact Sheets, or select individually from the list below:

Video clips of correct measurement technique:

(Video clip may take a minute to download. Avergae File size 4mb)


Information for Parents, Guardians and Carers

The new charts will be included in the personal child health record (sometimes known as the "red book"). If you would like to know more about the new charts and what they mean for your child please read these documents:

 STU7_Measuring and Plotting activity answers Fact Sheet for Parents 

  Lay summary for Parents and Carers Lay summary for Parents and Carers


Terms of Use and © Copyright

The educational and training material accessed on this page can be freely downloaded and used without charge as long as:
  • a) Their source is acknowledged in any publications or products using them
  • b) They are not used for the purposes of advertising or promoting other products

Users may not themselves claim any IP rights over them or seek to restrict use of them by others. The materials are are Copyright © 2009 Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and this copyright notice should continue to be reproduced on any copies you may make or distribute.


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