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Tyler was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of eight. Following surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, Tyler was doing well and had B&SI HANDBOOK returned to school.

As Tyler transitioned to secondary school, her difficulties with memory, fatigue, concentration, and balance became more apparent. She felt increasingly isolated and was quickly losing confidence.

The Children’s Trust online awareness course helps to ensure teachers know what to look out for, and what assistance children might need in class to help them to continue to develop and learn. coming months for teaching professionals who are interested in taking their learning to a more advanced level. The Children’s Trust aims to provide teachers with easily accessible resources so they feel confident in supporting a child who may be returning to school after acquiring a brain injury.

Do you work with primary schools and want to find out more about the awareness programme? thechildrenstrust.org.uk/teachers or contact The Children’s Trust via email: getinvolved@thechildrenstrust.org.uk

Find out more about how we support children with brain injury.

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