Meningitis information
Resources for teachers and children
Recognising that children and teenagers are at most risk of contracting meningitis, we have developed a number of resources for youngsters, teachers, parents and child carers.
These include:
Teachers Handbook
Meningitis - Education for All
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Our Teachers Handbook, ‘Education For All’ has been put together to help answer questions and concerns if a case of meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia happens in the school environment. Written with all ages in mind from the youngest to the oldest pupil, including staff, this handbook will help to give you information on the signs and symptoms of the illness. What to do if there is a case in your school/college. How and where to get help and support, plus covering the type of questions that may occur from concerned pupils, staff and parents.
The handbook also gives information on how your school might like to support the work of the Meningitis Trust and will give you contact with one of the local Community Development Officers.
Early Years Guide
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“Understanding Meningitis - a guide for early years practitioners” is a free information pack. It provides practical guidance on what to do if there is a case of meningitis in an early years setting. It also contains information about signs and symptoms, treatment with antibiotics and prevention with vaccines. If you would like a copy of the guide, please email eyg@meningitis-trust.org or phone 01453 768000
Early Years Practitioners who have used the guide say:
"Two weeks after receiving the guide, a child's younger sibling died from meningitis, so it enabled myself and other staff members to understand and deal with the death. For us, the guide couldn't have arrived at a more suitable time."
" A wonderful resource to enhance the knowledge and understanding of staff and parents. Many thanks. "
Schools’ Website
www.meningitis-learning.org
The Schools’ website has been developed for primary and secondary pupils, parents and teachers.
Monty and Friends – for Primary pupils
www.meningitis-learning.org/monty
Monty the duck guides children through quizzes and animations to help them learn more about meningitis and how it affects people’s lives.
The Learning Pod – for Secondary pupils
www.meningitis-learning.org/pod
Students can learn detailed information about meningitis through quizzes, animations and downloadable worksheets.
Teachers
www.meningitis-learning.org/parents-teachers
Primary and Secondary teachers can access further information about the website as well as downloading appropriate worksheets.
The content of the website has been mapped to the National Curriculum and is recognised by Curriculum Online and the National Grid for Learning.
A Primary school teacher says:
"This is a great resource for students and teachers. The interactive activities capture the students’ interest.”
Parents
www.meningitis-learning.org/parents-teachers
Parents can gain a better understanding of meningitis and find answers to the most commonly asked questions.
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