You’ll notice that this week’s NOS #WakeUpWednesday guide is a bit different. A lot of schools have been asking NOS to introduce guides on other pressing issues affecting children and young people. They’ve listened to you, and from now a’re delighted to expand their guides beyond online safety. You should now expect guides to cover a range of issues relating to supporting and protecting children and young people.
In the UK, the proportion of 11 to 18-year-olds who vape doubled between 2020 and 2022 📈💨 That figure has continued to rise – a worrying trend that’s not exactly been countered by frequent portrayals of vaping as cool and fashionable on social media platforms 🤳
Many young vapers simply aren’t aware of the habit’s potential pitfalls – but with risks including unregulated products, toxic ingredients and future nicotine addiction, there’s plenty for trusted adults to help children understand. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide brings you the essential info.
