Supporting Schools in Tackling Vaping

Advice, guidance and practical solutions for teachers, students, and parents to address vaping head-on.


The Growing Problem

Across the UK, vaping among students is rising. Research shows that 1 in 5 secondary school pupils has tried vaping, with 1 in 14 currently vaping.

The rate increases with age, with 12% 16-17 year-olds and 15% 18 year-olds currently vaping.

Is vaping an issue that you feel needs to be addressed in your school?

The Impact

  • Disruption to concentration, learning, and behaviour
  • Increased risks to health and wellbeing
  • Negative impact on performance and attendance
  • A possible 'gateway' effect to smoking and illicit substances
  • Increased teacher workload and parental concern

The Vape Escape Schools Package

At Vape Escape, we understand that schools need more than a simple webpage, generic leaflets, or over-simplified lesson content. Vaping addiction is a complex issue that requires expert input and a structured, in-depth approach.

That’s why we created a complete, licensable package designed to give schools all the tools they need to address vaping consistently and effectively. Our solution is practical, evidence-based, and easy to implement - whether you’re a headteacher setting policy, a PSHE coordinator looking for classroom resources, or a teacher on the front line who simply wants to know how to respond.

For Teachers

We provide tailored guidance that empowers staff to feel confident on the topic of vaping and handling vaping-related issues in and around school. Training also includes practical advice on spotting early signs of vaping, supporting young people who may already be struggling, and the initial conversation when broaching the topic.

PSHE Modules

Our lesson content is designed to plug straight into your existing PSHE programme, saving teachers time and ensuring compliance with current Department for Education guidelines. By normalising conversations about vaping in class, schools can shift attitudes and build long-term resilience.

For Students

Every school partner receives licenses for our Vape Escape bundle - engaging, student-friendly resources designed to help young people become more aware about vaping, the risks, and connect with expert tools to help those addicted to quit. All content is designed in a non-judgemental, compassionate way.

For Parents

Tackling vaping is most effective when schools and families are aligned. Our parent resources include downloadable guides that give parents the confidence to start open, non-judgmental conversations at home. This creates a supportive circle, reducing the chance a young person will start vaping, and increasing the chance of quitting if they are addicted.


Transforming Schools, Families, and Futures

When schools commit to addressing vaping, the results are felt across the entire community. Students benefit from healthier choices, teachers regain focus in the classroom, and parents feel reassured that they’re not facing this issue alone.

Here’s the difference Vape Escape can make:

For Teachers

Teachers already face enough pressures without vaping becoming another battle.

Our resources reduce classroom disruption by providing packaged PSHE lesson content, evidence-based guidance, and confidence to teachers when talking about vaping. 

This allows staff to feel supported, educated, and consistent in how they approach vaping across the whole school, as well as individual students in need of help.

For Students

Quitting vaping is about more than avoiding nicotine - it’s about regaining control, wellbeing, and focus.

Students who engage with our programme will learn how to manage addictive behaviours, reduce stress without relying on vaping, and focus more effectively in lessons.

Over time, this creates healthier routines and better outcomes, not just for school but for their resilience as they move into adult life.

For Parents

Parents often feel in the dark when it comes to vaping.

They may suspect their child is vaping, but don’t know how to raise the issue without conflict.

Our guides and workshops bridge that gap, giving parents language, strategies, and reassurance.

By opening up conversations at home, students are more likely to quit successfully and feel understood, not judged.

Get the Parents Guide to Vaping



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