Resources
Class activities and other practical resources to help with maintaining friendships and supporting children who are affected by a brain tumour.
Download the "I'm Still Me" resources
Education support strategies
Possible side-effects of brain tumours and their treatment (body map) – PDF
Use this visual resource to find out about the wide-ranging possible side-effects of brain tumours and their treatment. You can also print off the body map and highlight those relevant to the young person.
Educational support strategy – full strategy (individual form) – DOCX
Download and fill in this blank form to create the individual strategy for the young person and keep with their school/college records.
Educational support strategy – full strategy (example form) – PDF
This gives examples of the areas of school/college life to be considered, areas that the young person may need support in, and examples of possible strategies. Use it when planning the young person's support strategy.
Educational support strategy – quick reference (individual) – DOCX
A quick reference version of the young person's Educational support strategy which provides at-a-glance information. It can be kept in the teacher's desk/notebook and/or the staff room, or given to supply teachers where appropriate.
Educational support strategy – quick reference (example) – PDF
Use this as an example to help create the quick reference version of the educational support strategy for the young person.
Information card – I have, or had, a brain tumour – DOCX
This card is for the young person to fill in (or fill in with their parents), giving useful information about themselves and their needs outside of the education setting. It can be kept by the young person or the teacher.
Educational charters for young people with a brain tumour
Educational ‘charter’ for young people with a brain tumour (England) – PDF
A 'charter' of the education rights of young people with health needs. It outlines the support that young people in England have a legal right to receive and the timescales in which they should receive it.
Educational ‘charter’ for young people with a brain tumour (Wales) – PDF
This 'charter' outlines the support that young people in Wales with health needs have a legal right to receive, and the timescales in which they should receive it.
Educational ‘charter’ for young people with a brain tumour (Scotland) – PDF
A 'charter' of the education rights in Scotland which outlines the support that young people with health needs have a legal right to receive, and the timescales in which they should receive it.
Educational ‘charter’ for young people with a brain tumour (Northern Ireland) – PDF
A 'charter' of the education rights, in Northern Ireland, of young people with health needs. The 'charter' outlines the support that young people have a legal right to receive and the timescales in which they should receive it.
Legal frameworks for reference
Support and Information Services
Research & Clinical Trials Information
You can also join our active online community.
In this section
Supporting you
Our Children & Families team offers support to children, young people and families affected by a brain tumour diagnosis. We’re here to help with any information you might need, answer your questions, listen and provide support.
Recommended reading
Jake explains brain tumours
Meet Jake! In this video he helps children to understand their brain tumour diagnosis in a comforting and reassuring way.