Every role in a school has different priorities when it comes to tackling vaping.
That’s why we’ve created tailored information hubs for each key decision-maker involved in bringing vape detection into schools.
Find your role below to access relevant guidance, FAQs, and insights designed
specifically for you.
Click below to explore role-specific information
DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead)
Finance & Business Managers
Property / Maintenance / Site Managers
Teacher / Subject Lead
Governor
Head Teacher
IT
Local Authority
Senior Leadership Team
Multi-Academy Trust
Students
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Providing Information Based on Experience with All Kinds of Schools
As a leading provider of school-focused vape detection and prevention solutions, Vape Guardian offers targeted information and best practices for every key role within your secondary school community. Whether you are the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Finance & Business Manager, Property/Maintenance/Site Manager, Teacher/Subject Lead, Governor, Head Teacher, IT Manager, Local Authority representative, Senior Leadership Team member, Multi-Academy Trust coordinator, student, or professional installer, our comprehensive resources ensure you have the guidance you need to maintain a safe, compliant, and vape-free learning environment.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):
Discover how Vape Guardian’s discreet vape sensors and real-time alarms integrate seamlessly into your safeguarding policy. Access detailed staff training guides, incident reporting templates, and data-driven analytics so you can proactively identify vaping incidents, support student welfare, and demonstrate compliance with Ofsted safeguarding standards.
Finance & Business Manager:
Learn about cost-effective procurement options for air quality monitors and lockable vape sensor units. Our ROI calculators and budget-friendly package recommendations help you allocate resources for school-wide vape detection without compromising other critical educational investments. Benefit from multi-academy trust pricing for scalable deployments across multiple sites.
Property / Maintenance / Site Manager:
Find step-by-step installation guides for wall-mounted and ceiling-integrated vape sensors that blend into existing infrastructure. Explore maintenance schedules and warranty details to ensure uninterrupted e-cigarette detection. Our installers’ manual offers best practices for device placement in corridors, restrooms, and communal areas to optimize vape alarm coverage.
Teacher / Subject Lead:
Access classroom-ready discussion points, e-cigarette prevention lesson plans, and parent communication templates. Equip yourself with vape education resources to deliver engaging assemblies and subject-linked activities—whether in PSHE, science, or tutor time—empowering students to make informed choices about vaping and nicotine use.
Governor & Head Teacher:
Review policy templates for governing bodies, model vape prevention strategies, and leadership briefing packs. Understand how Vape Guardian supports whole-school risk assessments, health and safety audits, and DfE guidelines. Use performance dashboards and compliance reports to demonstrate the effectiveness of your anti-vaping initiatives to governors, inspectors, and trustees.
IT Manager:
Integrate Vape Guardian’s monitoring software with school network infrastructure. Our IT integration playbook covers data encryption, user access controls, and secure cloud-based reporting. Learn how to configure real-time alert notifications via email or SMS, ensuring rapid response to any detected vaping event.
Local Authority & Multi-Academy Trust:
Access case studies and whitepapers demonstrating system-wide deployments across local authorities and multi-academy trusts. Compare incident rate reductions, student behavior improvements, and cost savings. Coordinate cross-school training sessions and centralized data analytics to maintain consistent safeguarding protocols district-wide.
Senior Leadership Team:
Leverage strategic planning tools and project timelines for implementing a campus-wide vape detection program. Align Vape Guardian’s solutions with your school improvement plan, student wellbeing initiatives, and safeguarding objectives. Use our leadership toolkit to track KPIs, evaluate policy impact, and report progress to stakeholders.
Students:
Encourage student engagement with age-appropriate e-cigarette awareness materials, peer-led vape prevention campaigns, and anonymous reporting channels. Empower student councils to collaborate with safeguarding staff on healthy lifestyle initiatives and anti-vaping pledges.
Installer:
Access technical specifications, wiring diagrams, and calibration checklists for every Vape Guardian device. Our installer portal includes troubleshooting videos, firmware update instructions, and live support contacts to ensure each vape sensor unit is fully operational and optimized for accuracy.
By providing role-specific guidance—ranging from policy development and cost management to technical installation and student outreach—Vape Guardian equips every member of your school community with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to detect and deter vaping. Explore our dedicated resources and discover how Vape Guardian helps reduce vaping incidents, uphold safeguarding standards, and promote a healthier, smoke-free educational environment.