Smart Vape Sensors
VapeGuardian’s intelligent vape sensors identify vaping activities and swiftly alert staff members through SMS, email, or the VapeGuardian application. This enables organisations to gain deeper insights into vaping’s effects and equips them with the assurance needed to address such incidents with significant certainty.
“The sensors have helped us reduce the number of students vaping”
Croydon
"Recent reports highlight this rapidly increasing problem and our local knowledge from young people, schools and youth organisations reflects this. "
LifeLab
Education
VapeGuardian offers materials created by LifeLab, part of the University of Southampton, and based at University Hospital Southampton, in the form of an extensive PSHE course aimed at educating students about the adverse effects of vaping.
This comprehensive package includes lesson plans, handouts, activities, and digital materials.
VapeGuardian offers this educational resource to any educational institution free of charge and without any commitment. The main objective is to educate as many young people as possible about the dangers of vaping.
The educational package includes:
– Teachers’ lesson plan
– Teachers’ PowerPoint
– Activity cards focusing on health risks and consequences
– A virtual reality animated video that highlights the influences on young people
– Case study worksheets
– Smoking vs Vaping timeline activity cards
– Vaping keywords wordsearch
From LifeLab:
Using research from the University of Southampton, which reveals the dangers in assuming vaping is a healthier habit than cigarette smoking, we wanted to co-create with young people a set of resources for use in schools, colleges and youth settings.
These resources highlight the negative consequences of vaping, and activate young people’s sense of social justice by spotlighting the marketing tactics being used.
Working with members of our Youth Panel we began by carrying out focus groups with groups of young people, asking the question ‘What’s the problem with vaping?’ We discussed their thoughts, opinions, and ideas around vaping, solutions to educate and inform and signposting for young people who want to stop. Using the feedback from the focus groups and input from staff at the Faculty of Medicine and NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, who provided clinical and research expertise, the resources were created by young people for young people.
Safeguarding
In a time characterised by swift technological progress and shifting social norms, schools confront various challenges in guaranteeing their students’ health and safety. Among these, the rise of vaping among students stands out as an increasingly pressing issue. As we move through this intricate environment, it’s crucial for educational bodies to implement comprehensive safeguarding measures to address student vaping incidents.
Recognising the seriousness of this concern and the necessity for structured safeguarding strategies, schools can significantly contribute to the well-being, safety, and future achievements of their students.
The importance of having a safeguarding policy includes:
– Health Protection
– Prevention and Education
– Student Well-Being
– Community Trust
– Legal Compliance
– Enhanced Learning Environment
A young person was seen vaping, unchallenged by staff, throughout the two days of the inspection. The manager told the inspector that they would have expected staff to challenge this. However, there is no policy or guidance in place on the use of vaping materials at the home. As a result, the staff were not clear about the manager’s expectations.
Ofsted review
"We need to protect our young people from a concerning epidemic being orchestrated by large companies pushing e-cigarettes"
Jean Hassett
Change
The VapeGuardian team is dedicated to creating meaningful change in the realm of vaping. We collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including:
- Medical Professionals
- Policy Makers
- Media Representatives
- Dental Experts
- Educational Authorities
- Parents and Guardians
If you share our passion for safeguarding youth from vaping risks, we welcome your input and ideas. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We’re eager to hear from you!
