The Raised in Yorkshire Project is run by the University of Leeds.

Yorkshire & Humber has the worst oral health in 12 years olds in the UK! Almost half of students start secondary school with rotten teeth. Poor oral health is a preventable disease, and its prevalence is greatest in areas of social deprivation.   

By taking part in Raised in Yorkshire, oral health experts train Sixth Form students to deliver lessons to Year 7 students to help improve their tooth brushing skills, knowledge, and habits to prevent tooth decay.    

The project involves a mixture of training at the University, in-school teaching, and helping with data collection. There is a two-day training conference at the University with Sixth Form students from four other schools. The conference provides students with all the education, training and hands-on experience they need for this project. As part of the conference there is an afternoon trip to the Leeds Co-operative Academy so that students can get first-hand experience of practicing and delivering teaching to Year 7 students.  

After completing the training, students receive a certificate to show participation and competence, which can also be used in future university applications and for careers they may pursue.