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.