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Germ Busters Academy

This fun, interactive and creative activity pack is flexible and adaptable for use in a range of settings, including:​

  • Wraparound care ​
  • Before and after-school clubs​
  • Holiday clubs​
  • Science and other extra-curricular clubs​
  • Youth groups​

With activities for children aged 5 to 11 years and young people aged 11 to 16 years, this pack helps explain how germs and infections spread in a fun and engaging way. It introduces simple hygiene habits that children can use to help keep themselves and others safe. These small actions can support healthier childcare settings and reduce the spread of infections in the community. ​

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Activities By Age Group

By running through this pack in your setting, you can support children and young people to identify the small changes they can make to prevent infection and take better care of antibiotics

5-11 years old

Fun activities exploring germs, hygiene and infection prevention.

11-16 years old

Engaging activities exploring infection, antibiotic resistance and climate change.