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 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 and download the GP Summary_10 Things to Know.pdf GP Summary_10 Things to Know (175 KB)resource summarising the key features of the new charts.


If you have any queries please email growth.charts@rcpch.ac.uk

Please note that the education materials were revised in July 2010

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


These materials consist of PDF presentations, activity sheets (plus answers) and a session evaluation form.

This STA10_Running order and resources Running order (289 KB) 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 activities.

Download these Zip files  Training materials zip file Training materials zip file (2.3MB) and Pdf Presentations Zip file PDF Presentations Zip file (8.95 MB) with all the materials, or select from the list below:

PDF presentations

Training materials


 

Factsheets

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.  Download a summary of key UK-WHO chart features, GP Summary_10 Things to Know.pdf GP Summary_10 Things to Know (175 KB) .

Download this Zip file  Factsheets Zip File Factsheets Zip File (6.16 MB) 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. Average 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 (394KB)

Lay summary for Parents and carers Lay summary for Parents and carers (30KB)


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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