VuxLore Tick Academy · Children
Children
Friendly, age-appropriate tick awareness that builds safe outdoor habits without making children afraid of nature.
Designed to grow with the learner
The right lesson at the right age
Very young children learn a simple adult-led safety routine. Primary learners build recognition and prevention habits. Secondary learners add biology, evidence and independent decision-making.
Choose the learner’s age group
Age ranges are a guide. Adults and educators can choose the level that best matches the learner’s needs and reading confidence.
Key Stage 1
Ages 5–7
Recognise a tick, learn where it may be found and practise telling an adult.
Key Stage 2
Ages 7–11
Understand habitats, prevention, tick checks and safe decisions.
Key Stage 3
Ages 11–14
Connect tick biology, One Health and reliable health information.
Key Stage 4
Ages 14–16
Apply risk literacy, prevention planning and evidence evaluation.
Trusted learning
Positive, accurate and carefully reviewed
Children’s content uses reassuring cartoon-style presentation, clear safety actions and verified facts. It avoids graphic imagery, unnecessary disease detail and fear-based messaging.