Measures in the Health and Social Care Bill will see data gathered through the programme, which measures children's height and weight, rountinely sent to parents. The letters sent to parents will contain information on where to find follow-up services if they are concerned about their child's weight.
But Jo Butcher, assistant director of health, wellbeing and environment at the NCB, said it was important the views of children as well as parents are heard. "Involving children all the way through the process will prevent them from experiencing weighing and measuring as a one-off and intrusive event," she said.
The Bill will also introduce cash grants for expectant mothers during the final stage of their pregnancy.
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