For Educators

Child cancer and education information for educators

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Supporting Your Student At Diagnosis

Parents often feel overwhelmed after receiving their child's diagnosis. It can take them some time to consider the impact of cancer on their child's education.

Letter To Let Other Parents Know About Your Student's Cancer

A letter your school can personalise to let parents at your school know that a student has cancer. Remember to consult with your student's family beforehand.

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Supporting Your Student During Cancer Treatment

Once your student and their family have a clear idea of what their cancer treatment will involve, it is a good idea for you or someone else at your school to talk with their parents about what schoolwork may be appropriate.

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Supporting Your Student Returning To School After Cancer Treatment

When your student comes back to school after cancer it can be a good sign that their life is returning to their 'new normal'.

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Common Questions Kids Ask About Cancer

Children often have many questions about cancer. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions.

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Resources About Cancer

Some useful resources to help with a child's re-entry into the classroom after cancer treatment. 

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Supporting Young Children With Cancer

In hospital, young children can become used to interacting with more adults than children, and they may need more support from early childhood teachers.

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Brothers & Sisters Of A Student Who Has Cancer

Brothers and sisters of cancer patients may experience feelings of guilt, rejection, fear, depression, or anxiety.

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Supporting Teenage Students With Cancer

Having cancer often interrupts the normal developmental process a teenager goes through as they become independent from their parents and other adults.

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How Late Effects Of Cancer Treatment Can Affect Your Student's Learning

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy will damage normal cells as well as cancerous ones. Some children will recover all function completely, but others may have difficulties.

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Specialist Support Available For Schools To Help A Student With Cancer

A list of some of the options that may be available to help you plan for and teach your student who has cancer.

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Missing School When Your Student Has Cancer

There are many reasons why your student with cancer could have to miss school.

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When Your Student's Cancer Cannot Be Cured

Often simple measures can help your student who has cancer get the most from their remaining life.

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KidsHealth QR Code Posters - Cancer & Education

To give others easy access to KidsHealth's content on cancer and education information, you can share 2 QR code posters (for whānau and educators). Anyone can scan the QR code with their phone and go straight to KidsHealth's content on cancer and education.