Breast education based on world-class research.
Turning research into meaningful change is at the heart of Treasure Your Chest. Our resources have been shaped by years of research with pupils, teachers and schools, then rigorously tested through scientific studies.
Selected publications
Our research programme began by exploring girls' experiences and concerns about their breasts, before developing educational resources, validating measurement tools, and evaluating their impact in schools.
Paper 5
2020
Omrani, A., Wakefield-Scurr, J., Smith, J., Wadey R. & Brown, N.
Frontiers in Public Health
Paper 4
2019
Omrani, A., Wakefield-Scurr, J., Smith, J., Wadey R. & Brown, N.
European Journal of Cancer Prevention
Paper 3
2018
Brown, N., Smith, J., Brasher, A., Risius, D., Marczyk, A., & Wakefield-Scurr, J.
The Breast Journal
Paper 2
2017
Brown, N., Smith, J., Brasher, A., Omrani, A., & Wakefield-Scurr, J.
European Journal of Cancer Prevention
Paper 1
2016
Scurr, J., Brown, N., Smith, J., Brasher, A., Risius, D., & Marczyk, A.
Journal of Adolescent Health
Turning evidence into action for better breast education
Position on the New RSHE Guidance for Education Policy Stakeholders
The new RSHE Statutory Guidance was published in Summer 2025 and must be implemented by schools from September 2026. Read our position statement on the implications of the updated guidance for breast education.
Our research not only informs Treasure Your Chest resources, but also contributes to wider conversations around education policy and practice.
Position on the Updated School Uniform and PE Kit Guidance
The updated School Uniform and PE Kit Guidance, was published in November 2025. Read our position statement on the role of sports bras and breast eduation in supporting girls' comfort, confidence and participation in physical activity.
