Teachers, youngsters & parents

As children and teenagers are at most risk of contracting meningitis, we have developed a number of resources for teachers, youngsters and parents.

Teachers Handbook: Meningitis - Education for all

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 our local Community Development Officers. 

 Download Meningitis - Education for all Teachers' Handbook

Explore the meningitis learning website

We have developed a website specifically for primary and secondary pupils, parents and teachers.

• Monty and friends – suitable for primary schools.
• The Zone – for secondary school.
• Teachers are able to access information and worksheets.
• Parents can gain a better understanding of meningitis and find answers to the most commonly asked questions.

The content of the website has been mapped to the National Curriculum and is recognised by Curriculum Online and the National Grid for Learning.

Visit the website now

Meningitis is the disease parents fear the most, our advice is to remain vigilant to its signs and symptoms by downloading our iPhone app or getting a signs and symptoms card. A parental instinct is very strong, trust it, and make sure your child is vaccinated.