Useful resources

We produce two information sheets called Talking to primary school children about cancer and Returning to school: primary, which suggest practical ways primary school teachers can help children understand what is happening and prepare for a child’s return.
Order or download from the Publications and resources section.

They produce Pupils with cancer – a teachers’ guide. Although aimed at teachers in secondary schools and colleges, many of the suggested strategies are easily adapted to primary school. Includes sections on getting back to school and specific issues that might occur, as well as a checklist to prompt teachers to ensure they have considered and acted on guidance about how best to support a pupil with cancer.
• Download from royalmarsden.nhs.uk
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They produce the booklet Returning to school – a teachers’ guide for pupils with brain tumours. This is a detailed guide and recognises the anxieties and challenges involved for secondary school staff when they have a pupil returning after treatment for a brain or spinal cord tumour.
Download from cerebra.org.uk or royalmarsden.nhs.uk top of page

Comprehensive information, advice and resources to help you teach key stages 2 to 4 about cancer.
For more information please visit: macmillan.org.uk  top of page

Produces the leaflet Resources for school staff, which provides sources of support for all school staff when a child is returning to school.
• Order from our Publications and resources section
• Download at: cclg.org.uk

Many young people don't realise that cancer can affect people their age. These films produced by the Christie Crew, a group of 16-24 year-old young people who have, or have had cancer, raise awareness and help alert young people to the symptoms. Sometimes it’s cancer 2 was specifically made to be used in schools, colleges and universities.
Watch the films at: jimmyteens.tv top of page

This charity has a special section for schools and professionals on their website, with ideas, hints, stories and downloads to help teachers support children when a child has died.

Web: winstonswish.org.uk

This charity can provide advice to disabled students who are studying in England and support students who are studying in Wales and Scotland with general information on the Equality Act, welfare benefits and access to Higher Education. It can also give advice on post-16 education and training enquiries from disabled students or professionals working with disabled students.
Web: disabilityrightsuk.org top of page

Lead Scotland is a voluntary organisation set up to widen access to learning for disabled young people and adults and carers across Scotland.
Web: lead.org.uk
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