Eczema in Schools

Children with Eczema can face a difficult times with their condition when in school, mainly from ignorance of the condition with fellow pupils and and teaching staff.

The National Eczema Society has produced a number of information packs to help teachers promote better understanding of the condition and how it affects children with eczema. Please feel free to download copies of the information packs.

• Schools Pack for Reception to Year 3
• Schools Pack for Year 4 to 7
• Schools Pack for Year 8-11 (including Teenagers)

To accompany the information packs two articles are also available:

• Imagine you have an itch - provides pupils and teachers with an understanding of what it feels like to have eczema
• Starting School with Eczema - Provides parents and teachers with practical advice on helping a child cope with eczema while at school