The data for this indicator has come from the Student Entrant Health
Questionnaire (SEHQ). The Student Entrant Health Questionnaire (SEHQ) is a
parent report instrument that records parent's concerns and observations about
their child's health and wellbeing. It is also a tool for clinical practice
and a point of engagement with parents and educators. The parents of all
children beginning primary school in Victoria are asked to complete the SEHQ.
The questionnaire is designed to assist School Nurses by providing detailed
information on parental concerns about children’s health in areas including
general health, speech, hearing, vision, development, behaviour, well-being
and family stress. In addition, data from the SEHQ provides the Department of
Education and Early Childhood Development with valuable information to advise
government and service providers on how well our children are faring at the
point of school entry.