Information for schools and teachers

The Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group website contains lots of information to help with returning to school. There is also a publication for teachers called “Supporting your pupil after a cancer diagnosis” which can be ordered online.

This guide for teachers is produced by the Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group. The aim is to lessen some of the worries teachers may have by giving simple practical information and advice on a variety of issues faced by the child and their family, and some ideas on how to help them within a school setting.

This Young Lives vs Cancer website has advice for teachers of students with cancer. Cancer affects the lives of young people in diverse ways, and their ability to continue attending school, college, or university is contingent upon their treatment plan. While some may be able to carry on with their studies as usual, others may require time off. As someone who plays a crucial role in their further or higher education, you have the opportunity to support them in staying connected to learning and offering much-needed continuity in their lives amidst the disruptions caused by cancer. Teachers can order a free Cancer and School Life pack from this website.

Effective communication can be challenging even in ordinary circumstances, and it becomes even more difficult when faced with the serious matters that accompany a brain tumour diagnosis within your family. To assist you in navigating these conversations, The Little Brainstrust offer a continuously evolving resource designed to address the specific challenges you may encounter when discussing topics related to brain tumours. This resource aims to provide guidance and support, helping you navigate these difficult discussions and to assist you in talking to your child’s school and teachers.

Transitioning back to nursery, school, or college following a brain tumour diagnosis can present challenges for the child, parents, and teachers involved. To assist with this process, The Brain Tumour Charity have produced educational materials to provide support. Their “I’m still me” resources have been carefully developed to empower teachers in their efforts to support children affected by brain tumours.