We focus on advising children, adolescents and their guardians from birth to the age of 18. The specialist area of child and adolescent health therefore acts as an interface between medicine and the school, youth and social services. It is responsible for health promotion and health counseling for children and adolescents at risk of disability, disabled and disadvantaged children and their guardians.

• School entry examinations to assess the developmental status of children starting school. Advice for guardians who wish to start school early.
• Medical expert opinions for commissioning cross-sectional offices, for example in the context of integration assistance
• Advice for legal guardians following the child and adolescent medical examinations carried out by the health department (e.g. on abnormal findings, school readiness or support options)
• Implementation of the speech therapy consultation day
• Vaccination advice in accordance with STIKO recommendations with the exception of travel vaccinations
• Advice on the child's health and socio-medical issues (e.g. developmental disorders)
• Advice on early intervention measures
• Networking in the area of child health protection and early help in Salzgitter
• Advice in the context of child health protection

• Sending information material and a toothbrush to all 6-month-old children
• Examinations of 2-year-old children and advice for parents at the public health department. The children receive a dental care set as a gift.
• Screenings in daycare centers and schools up to the 6th grade (special schools up to the 10th grade)
• Group prophylaxis in daycare centers (including crèches) and schools up to the 6th grade (special schools up to the 10th grade). The children receive a toothbrush as a gift.
• Enamel hardening through fluoride coating of teeth in elementary school
• Information events for kindergarten and school staff and parents
• Events on Dental Health Day and participation in the "Healthy Teeth" working group (AGZ)
• We provide each child with 4 toothbrushes a year, toothpaste and a mug for daily brushing at daycare centers

• Investigations,
• assessments and
• opinions (dental prosthesis applications) for municipal specialist services

From mid-October, guardians of children who will be required to attend school in 2026 will be able to conveniently book appointments for school entry examinations themselves online. With the introduction of a central, individually designed registration portal, the city of Salzgitter is simplifying the process and ensuring greater flexibility in scheduling appointments.

Previously, families received the examination dates by post and had to coordinate changes by telephone with the Child and Adolescent Health Department of the health authority.

With the new system, the process is now much more modern: in the invitation letter sent out by the specialist service for the school enrolment examination, families are contacted according to their children's date of birth. This letter contains a personal booking code that custodians can use in the online portal to select their preferred date within a specified period. Changes or cancelations can also be made independently. It is also possible to upload personal documents.

The aim is to make it easier for families to organize their school enrolment. The digital appointment system allows families to plan their daily routine better.
The school entry examination is required by law and checks the child's vision, hearing, speech development, motor skills and general health as part of a medical examination. The results provide important information as to whether a child needs support when starting school.

For families without internet access, appointments can still be made by telephone.

Families with children who are known to the public health department and who have an increased need for support will be contacted by the public health department as usual to arrange an appointment.