One in 500 children and young people has a severe disfigurement and one in 100 has some form of visible difference. These children have to deal with other people’s pre-occupation with their appearance on a daily basis; staring, comments, questions, ostracism and bullying can regularly occur. Without appropriate intervention these issues may impact upon the pupil’s psychological wellbeing, ultimately leading to withdrawal and underachievement.

Education professionals have a vital role to play in ensuring that children and young people with disfigurements are included and given appropriate support. Changing Faces offers expert advice, resources and training programmes in education. These allow teachers and other educational professionals to understand and respond to the challenges facing children and young people with a visible difference. Together we can ensure that all children and young people succeed both academically and socially regardless of their appearance.

Please refer to our Academic Reference Sheet - Education for more information.