I don’t know really, but I am in year 7 now, and had it done last year. It was fine at my school, nobody was anxious really. So, I think, carry on with it, but carry on letting people opt out.

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They shouldn’t continue weighing kids as kids who are classed as “overweight” by their classmates, often feel bad about it and start thinking that because they are “fat” they should hate their bodies. When schools weight kids, students are often pressured into sharing weights and this can lead to fat shaming and exclusions.

I think it should be private so children won't feel embarassed, however, it is important to see how much kids grow overweight and how it changes over time.

No as a child could have low self-esteem after the weighing if they are too ,well, let’s say, overweight.

No because people have privacy and some children do not want to show their wheight to teachers (or whoever takes the measurements) because they need privacy. And also some kids are heavier than others, but they don’t want to show that.

If it leaves long term damage you should not because if the kids classed "overweight" might stop eating and feel really bad about themselves and that would do more damage.

No they should stop it. It is unhealthy to do and can just lead to eating disorders. Also, using height and weight are sometimes not even accurate, especially at that age when kids are growing so much, because whether you're a good weight for you can also depend on bone and muscle structures, not just height. The government should focus on making healthier food available, and helping people to have a more balanced lifestyle instead of weighing children.

Although weighing children may be important to keep track of health and obesity levels of schoolchildren, there are more negative impacts than positive. Many children will feel embarrassed, and could develop eating disorders, which would just make it worse, doing the opposite of what the weighing is for. On the other hand, the data could help organisations reduce the problem in the first place. A solution could be doing it completely anonymously, possibly in a room without anyone watching, so children don’t feel embarrassed or judged.

I think that school should keep on weighing kids as if they did not then they would not know if children were unhealthy or overweight. If children were feeling anxious then they should speak to an adult about it.

I think that weighing children helps us understand the changes of child health through the years. Without it we wouldn't know if changing schools meals or campaigns would make a difference!

I didn't even know about this government scheme until now. I think that if kids aren't comfortable they shouldn't be weighed as weight can be a sensitive topic.

NO!!!
I very recently went through this and it can be very embarrassing for children who are very tall or short, heavy or light. It is not fair to put pressure on their shoulders!

Ok I just read only abt fat shaming even tho it is true but can we pls not forget abt skinny shaming it is a thing

Only with parent/guardian permission and it should also ALWAYS be done by a NHS nurse

No beacause my school dosent do it and there's no good reason for it

I think it is ok as long as it is kept private.

Even though it’s important to weigh kids so they know if they need to go on a diet or not, they shouldn’t do it in school. People discuss the weights and you could get embarrassed. It’s best doing it in private in a doctors room.

If kids feel insecure about it’s not fair on them! If people feel worried and insecure dont do it!

I'm in Year 7, and they did the tests last year, and nobody worried, and everything was fine, but I think they should make it optional if you want to take the "tests". And btw, I agree with mistywater

No because it could give children eating disorders and could possibly make them more overweight. Also it doesn’t help children's self esteem. I think they could support children by helping them to balance their food a bit more.

no, because people could make fun of your weight which is the complete wrong thing to do.

Weight is like privacy to some people so I do not think it is the right thing to do

Yes, to keep safe and healthy kidsXx

It is absolutely not right for people to weigh students without their or their parents permission. Also it can embarrass kids in front of their friends and lower their self esteem

It is absolutely not right for people to weigh students without their or their parents permission. Also it can embarrass kids in front of their friends and lower their self esteem. It’s not right unless they have a good reason for it