Education
For most teenagers and young adults, the first time they hear the word “cancer” is when someone in their family, often an older relative, is diagnosed. As such, when met with their own cancer diagnosis they inevitably assume the very worst.
Empowering young people through education
It is important that young people are provided with information about how cancer could affect them or those close to them so as to help them deal better with any such situation.
Our education talks explain what it is like to have cancer and answer any questions students might have. We talk about how to spot the early signs of cancer and provide the kind of information that will empower young people to push for a swift diagnosis should they ever have cause for concern. Our talks also give healthy living advice and encourage young people to make positive choices around diet, exercise, to improve their health and reduce the risk of cancer.
We provide free information
Our Education team run a pioneering programme providing free information, education and advice about cancer, prevention and healthy living that reaches around 180,000 students and teachers across the UK each year.
We have recently developed a fully interactive learning resource which places cancer within the context of day to day teen life and provides information about facts and fiction and who to talk to regarding the issue of cancer. This resource is free to download from HERE.
We visit schools, clubs, and associations
The team visits schools, colleges, universities, clubs, societies and associations all over the UK. This is a unique offering. No other charity provides a service like this, totally FREE, with no strings attached.
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Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Launch
On Wednesday 27th January Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy was officially opened by Teenage Cancer Trust, Peter Murray OBE, Chairman of Ormiston Trust and Lord Digby Jones.
The school day was based on Teenage Cancer Trust’s Education talk and our fully interactive learning resource. The aim was to get students and staff thinking about how a cancer diagnosis affects people’s lives.
The day ended with representatives from each year group presenting the work they had done in a showcase. These presentations ranged from poems to drama sketches and dances.
The launch was thought-provoking and engaging, and it encouraged greater openness amongst students and staff. Teenage Cancer Trust would like to thank the students and staff who worked hard in organising the day and for the hospitality shown to us during our visit.
Contact us
We can visit your school, college, university, club, or society. Contact us for more information or to arrange a free visit.
Education team
+44 (0)207 612 0370
education@teenagecancertrust.org
Learning resource
Download our FREE interactive learning resource, which is ideal for KS3 and KS4 year groups
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