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.

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Resource guide for teachers, which offers advice and information on dealing with specific situations that might arise when a pupil returns to school following treatment, as well as free curriculum, based teaching packs for primary and secondary schools.

For more information visit: http://www.class-action.org.uk/index.html top of page

Produce the booklet Welcome Back, which provides information to help teachers understand more about childhood cancer, treatment and the problems it can cause children and young people in school. Also produce the booklet Welcome Back after a Brain Tumour.
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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.
Order from http://www.cerebra.org.uk/
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Provides a range of information about childhood cancer, including 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: http://www.cclg.org.uk/index.php top of page

Comprehensive information about childhood cancer, treatment, side effects and how it can impact a child’s day-to-day life, including education.
For more information please visit: http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Home top of page

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.
• Request a hard copy by emailing schoolroom@rmh.nhs.uk
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Many young people don't realise that cancer can affect people their age. This film, produced by a the Christie Crew - group of 16-24 year old young people who have, or have had cancer - raises awareness and helps alert them to the symptoms.

Web: http://www.jimmyteens.tv/2008/11/sometimes-its-cancer/

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: http://www.winstonswish.org.uk/default.asp top of page