Information and resources on vaping

The number of 11-17 year olds using vapes has increased. Although this trend is worrying, it's important to note that most vaping among young people is experimental. We had been contacted by schools looking for guidance on this issue and are happy to announce that we now have a teaching toolkit and a number of useful resources that have been developed for use in schools and colleges.

These can all be found here

Hertfordshire.gov.uk: Vaping and CYP (professionals)

There is also further information about how to communicate about vaping, that can be found here:

Hertfordshire.gov.uk: Don't smoke,? Don't start to vape

We know that parents/carers often have questions about vaping also.

So please could you cut and paste the following information into your school newsletters/parent mail:

The number of 11-17-year-olds using vapes in Great Britain has seen an increase, reaching 7% in 2022 compared to 4% in 2020. While this trend is worrying, it's important to note that most vaping among young people is experimental. Regular vaping is primarily limited to children who currently smoke or have a history of smoking. The surge in youth vaping coincides with the introduction of inexpensive and appealing disposable vapes. These products have gained popularity among children and young adults, largely due to extensive promotion on social media. National and local efforts are underway to tackle the issues. We have developed this leaflet for parents/carers which includes a section on how to have conversations with your child about vaping: