National Child Measurement Programme
The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) measures the weight and height of children in reception class (aged 4 to 5 years) and year 6 (aged 10 to 11 years) to assess overweight children and obese levels within primary schools. This data can be used at a national level to support local public health initiatives and inform the local planning and delivery of services for children.

The programme is now recognised internationally as a world-class source of public health intelligence and holds UK National Statistics status.

The NCMP was set up in line with the Government's strategy to tackle obesity and to:

  • inform local planning and delivery of services for children
  • gather population-level data to allow analysis of trends in growth patterns and obesity
  • increase public and professional understanding of weight issues in children and be a vehicle for engaging with children and families about healthy lifestyles and weight issues.

Children's heights and weights are measured and used to calculate a Body Mass Index (BMI) centile. The measurement process is overseen by trained healthcare professionals in schools. Results from the NCMP are available in the data catalogue.

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