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Underage vaping: staff factsheet

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20% of children aged 11 to 17 have tried vaping. Use this factsheet to make sure your staff are aware of this safeguarding issue, and what to do if they find a pupil vaping in your school.

Last reviewed on 3 June 2026
Ref: 2057

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Updates

3 June 2026

We've updated this factsheet to reflect that, from 29 October 2026, it will be illegal to sell or supply any vaping products (nicotine or non-nicotine) to under-18s (under the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026).

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