New free vaping resources available for Carers and Educators!
Children, Young People and Vaping
E-cigarettes are proven as an effective method for adults to quit smoking. They provide nicotine without tobacco smoke which contains carbon monoxide and tar which are both toxic. Smoking remains one of the biggest killers, accounting for 15% of all deaths in the UK in 2019 and killing up to two thirds of all long-term smokers prematurely.
Uptake of smoking and vaping is most common among older teenagers, although it can occur earlier. Most youth vaping is experimental and most young people who vape have already tried smoking, which is far more harmful and is highly addictive. Two thirds of young people trying just one cigarette will go on to become daily smokers and only one in three will quit before they die.
However, although vaping is significantly less harmful, vapes are not recommended for use by children and young people, or anyone who has never smoked, as vaping is not risk free.
The resources on this page are designed to help carers and educators, including PSHE and safeguarding leads, to have evidence-based conversations and enable children and young people to make informed decisions about smoking and vaping.
The toolkit includes:
1. A set of two posters which can be displayed where students will see them, such as school toilets, classrooms, canteens, and noticeboards. Both digital and printed versions are available for you.
- A4 Vaping Posters A Doncaster-1
- Download (175KB - PDF)
- A4 Vaping Posters B Doncaster-1
- Download (187KB - PDF)
2. A short, animated film which can be used in PSHE lessons, form times and assemblies, to start discussions.
- This can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/799910241/12b6dfc2db
3. A set of PowerPoint slides ready for use by teachers in the classroom alongside the animated film to guide discussions.
- Classroom Vaping and CYP Powerpoint Presentation
- Download (5.11MB - )
- Vaping-The-Facts-Classroom-Presentation-Notes-Pages
- Download (3.41MB - PDF)
4. A set of slides designed for teachers, providing additional information to support educators, answering questions and signposting students to additional support.
- CYP and Vaping Teachers Presentation
- Download (1.05MB - )
5. An electronic leaflet designed for parents and carers giving more information about smoking and vaping. This could be shared with parents, for example via newsletters or emails.
- A5 4pp Vaping Leaflets Doncaster
- Download (169KB - PDF)
If you are concerned about a young person’s smoking, vaping or any other aspect of their health, speak to the team at Doncaster’s young person’s service Zone 5-19 on: 0300 0218997.
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