title: Puberty advice for year 6 and 7 boys and girls.
abstract: Two nurses who are clinical leaders in school health explain why education about puberty and adolescence is so much needed by 10 and 11-year-old pupils in Years 6 and 7. The transition from primary to secondary school coincides with the transition from childhood to puberty and adolescence. With such major physical, emotional and psychological development at this stage in their lives, boys and girls need support and information which the school nurse is well placed to provide. Based on extensive experience of giving talks and working with pupils of this age group, the authors provide some practical tips for school nurses and others giving sex and relationship education to Years 6 and 7.
authors.affiliation: School Health Ellesmere Port & Neston Primary Care Trust.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mayer
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Carter
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008598:Menstruation; D024802:Nurse's Role; D002666:Psychology, Child; D011627:Puberty / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D012573:School Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012736:Sex Education / Q000379:methods*; D013664:Teaching Materials