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The National Eczema Society has produced educational packs aimed at providing teachers and pupils with a comprehensive insight into atopic eczema, its causes and consequences. Children with atopic eczema can suffer from tiredness, loss of concentration and an inability to join in regular school activities. They may also find themselves ostracised by other children, even bullied. It is therefore vital that everyone understands this condition, particularly as it now affects as many as one in five children of school age.

The packs are available for three school groups: Foundation to Year 3, Years 4-7, and Years 8-11. Accompanying each pack is a teacher’s guide, showing how best to explain eczema to children. The exercises themselves range from word squares, puzzles, quizzes and role-playing to writing newspaper articles, group discussions and reprinted articles for children to take home. The aim is to engage children’s minds and make them appreciate what it must feel like to have eczema, and how they should treat classmates who have the condition.

To view any of the materials below simply click on the item link. To download any materials, right-mouse click on the item link and select 'Save target as...' from the pop-up menu. To receive printed copies of these packs please call 0870 240 7183.