Please see the resources below for supporting pupils, parents or staff who have a brain tumour:

Education Resources from The Brain Tumour Charity

The Brain Tumour Charity's education resources aim to help and support a child, their parents and teachers on their returning to nursery, school or college after a brain tumour diagnosis. Their education resources page features an extensive amount of support for young people with brain tumours and teachers in how to support students.

Click here to visit their website for further information

Returning to School

This comprehensive document from The Royal Marsden is a teachers' guide for pupils with brain tumours, during and after treatment. This third edition and revised publication has been developed in a partnership between the Royal Marsden’s Children and Young People Unit and the children’s charity Cerebra. Both organisations are dedicated to the welfare of all children and young people diagnosed with a brain tumour. They both understand the importance of a pupil’s well supported inclusion in school life and successful education.

Click here to view the full guide

Communicating with your child, family and school about a brain tumour diagnosis

The Little Brains Trust have a range of advice and guidance on their website for parents and professionals.  From support when parents suspect their child may have a brain tumour to facing a Brain Tumour diagnosis they have lots of information of supporting you, treatment and living with a brain tumour as well as resources to use. 

For information on how to talk to you child, family and school about a brain tumour diagnosis click here

Cerebra: Working Wonder for Children with Brain Conditions

Cerebra is a charity that helps children and young people with brain conditions that result in complex medical, educational and social support needs. Their website offers advice and support to families on a range of topics such as DLA, accessing public services, Sleep, Understanding their childs condition, family wellbeing and education and transport.

Click here to visit their website

Education For Children With health Needs Who Cannot Attend School

Statutory guidance from the Department for Education on how local authorities must meet their duty to ensure children with health needs receive a good education.

Click here to download the "Arranging education for children who cannot attend school because of health needs" document

Separate guidance for pupils with medical conditions who can be supported at school is available.