Educational Downloads
Education Resources
Created by life lab as part of University of Southampton. Includes lesson resources and printable materials. ZIP file 183mb
Safeguarding
Guidelines for how to handle vaping by students in schools. Accompanied by a form for cataloging incidents. File Size: 115kb
Posters
Designed to be printed and placed around the school to help awareness amongst students about the issues of underage vaping. File Size: 360mb
Parent Handouts
To be emailed or printed and provided to parents and other school stakeholders. This resource will help parents to understand the problems with vaping and how to handle the topic at home. File Size: 387kb
Emails
Emails that will inform the parents about the installation, answer the most popular questions that we encounter and encourage them to help the cause. PDF File Size: 30kb
FAQs
How does Vape Guardian help schools reduce student vaping?
We provide discreet, real-time vape detection sensors that alert staff when vaping occurs, allowing you to respond quickly and build a deterrent effect. Our system helps create accountability and reinforces school policies.
What types of behaviours can Vape Guardian help identify?
Beyond vaping, our sensors can detect anomalies in air quality associated with THC vapes, deodorant masking, and even burning substances - all potential indicators of rule-breaking, drug use, or anti-social activity in toilets and unsupervised areas.
Can Vape Guardian be used to monitor student drug use in school bathrooms?
Yes. While our system is not a drug test, it can detect elevated levels of substances like THC and Spice that are often present when students use cannabis or vape illegal substances. This helps staff intervene early and with evidence.
Does installing Vape Guardian reduce anti-social behaviour?
Yes. Schools report a noticeable decline in bathroom vandalism, gatherings, and bullying after installation. Students are less likely to treat toilets as social hubs once they know the space is being monitored for safety and misuse.
How are alerts delivered to staff?
Staff receive real-time alerts via our web dashboard and optional SMS/email notifications. Alerts include the exact location, time, and nature of the event - allowing for swift action and documentation.
Will this system help with safeguarding and incident reporting?
Absolutely. Vape Guardian adds a layer of environmental monitoring that strengthens your safeguarding framework. All alerts are logged for your records and can be used to support internal investigations or parent discussions.
Is Vape Guardian compliant with student privacy rules?
Yes. Our system is 100% audio- and video-free. It monitors air quality only, ensuring full compliance with GDPR and school privacy policies. It’s a passive deterrent - not surveillance.
How quickly can Vape Guardian be installed?
Most schools complete installation in under a day using their own maintenance team. Our devices are pre-configured and arrive with full setup guides, training videos, and remote support.
Can Vape Guardian support wider school wellbeing or behaviour policies?
Yes. By tackling vaping and drug use head-on, Vape Guardian frees up staff time and promotes a healthier environment - supporting both behaviour management and student wellbeing goals.
What’s the typical outcome after installing Vape Guardian?
Most schools report a sharp decline in vaping within weeks, along with improved behaviour in high-risk areas. Over time, it shifts the culture - reinforcing boundaries and helping students make better choices.
Vape Guardian Education Hub
Welcome to the Vape Guardian Education Hub - your go to resource for vaping prevention in schools, vape detection education, and air quality awareness. This hub is designed to support school leaders, safeguarding officers, educators, and policymakers in addressing the growing issue of vaping among students using a combination of technology, information, and proactive intervention strategies.
At Vape Guardian, we offer more than just vape detection sensors for schools. We provide a complete safeguarding solution built around awareness, prevention, and long term behavioural change. Our school vape detection systems are already trusted in hundreds of educational settings across the UK and in over 13 countries. Through the Education Hub, we are sharing the tools, insights, and resources schools need to protect students and staff.
What You Will Find in the Education Hub
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Vaping prevention resources for schools
Free posters, conversation guides, and classroom materials to help educators tackle vaping behaviour. -
Understanding vape detection technology
Learn how Vape Guardian sensors detect vape and cigarette smoke, drug use, loud disturbances, over occupancy, and changes in air quality. -
Air quality and student wellbeing
See how Vape Guardian supports healthier learning environments through real time monitoring and detailed air quality reports. -
Vaping information for teachers and parents
Clear and research based facts about youth vaping risks and guidance on how to respond effectively in school and at home. -
Safeguarding and policy support
Expert guidance for developing school vaping policies, updating behaviour frameworks, and aligning with Department for Education safeguarding priorities. -
Case studies and school success stories
See real world examples of how Vape Guardian has helped reduce vaping incidents by over 90 percent in just weeks. -
Latest research and government advice
Stay informed with updates on vaping trends, public health data, and national guidance from government sources and universities.
Whether you are looking for how to stop students from vaping, vape sensor solutions for schools, or educational content on youth vaping, the Vape Guardian Education Hub is your central resource. Everything we create supports our mission to help schools build safer and healthier environments where students can learn and thrive.
Explore the hub, speak to our team, and join the growing number of schools using Vape Guardian detection technology and education to take control of vaping in schools.
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