Substance Misuse Toolkit

Jane Kelly, Health Improvement Senior (Schools), North East Glasgow

Jackie Chalmers, Health Improvement Senior (Schools), South Glasgow

Substance Misuse Toolkit

Development Process

• The need for developing a toolkit• GG&C Prevention & Education Model• Partnership approach

Substance Misuse Toolkit

Quality Assurance

Benchmark criteria established in line with:• Curriculum for Excellence• GIRFEC Wellbeing indicators• GG&C Prevention & Education Model

Purpose of the online toolkit The toolkit promotes a planned and progressive

approach to Substance Misuse education in line with curriculum for excellence across educational and community settings that gives consistent messages in relation to alcohol and drugs.

To support staff to take forward learning on Substance Misuse with access to high quality resources and training across the board area (NHS GG&C).

To develop an online resource that can be updated as new methods/information becomes available.

BenchmarkSubstance Misuse Resources – Quality Assurance Tool – The Resource in a School/Youth Context

H&WB Indicators

Es and Os Tick Indicators Tick indicators met by resource

Evaluative Comments/ Any other info

SAFE HWB(0-4)-38a, HWB(2-4)-40a HWB(2-4)-41a HWB(0-4)-42a HWB (0-4) 03a HWB (0-4) 16a

The resource is consistent with principles set out by the GG&C Prevention and Education Model.

HEALTHY HWB(1-4)-38a HWB(2-4)-40a HWB(3-4)-40b HWB(2-4)-41a HWB (0-4) 03a HWB (0-4) 11a HWB (0-4) 16a

The resource shows linkage to Experiences and Outcomes within the Substance Misuse Organiser.

ACTIVE HWB(3-4)-40a The information contained in the resource is factually correct.

Name of resource:

Type: Pack DVD Online Resource Drama

Type: Leaflet Website Type: Lesson Plan Reference

Date published: Publisher: Terms & Conditions: Copyright Holder:

Target group/CfE level

Main focus: Resource Review

Brief Description of Resource: Number of Sessions Required:

IT/practical requirements:

Implications for Staff (for example is further training required prior to delivery)

Is there a cost attached to accessing this resource: Online Link:

Curriculum for Excellence: learners develop their understanding of the use and misuse of a variety of substances including over the counter and prescribed medicines, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, solvents and new psycho active substances. They explore and develop their understanding of the impact of risk taking behaviour on their life choices. Learners are enabled to make informed personal choices with the aim of promoting healthy lifestyles.

BenchmarkNURTURED HWB (0-4)3a

HWB (0-4)11a    The resource has clear learning

intentions and outcomes aligned to Curriculum for Excellence.

   

ACHIEVING HWB(3-4)-40aHWB(3-4)-41aHWB(3-4)-43bHWB(0-4) 11aHWB(0-4) 16a

    The resource can be delivered flexibly and differentiated by target group, according to gender, developmental stage, learning styles and personality. 

   

RESPECTED/RESPONSIBLE

HWB(3-4)-38aHWB(2-3)-39a HWB(3-4)-40aHWB(2-4)-41aHWB(0-4)-42aHWB (0-4)3aHWB(0-4)11aHWB(0-4)16a

    The resource supports the young person to resist pressures. In addition to a focus on alcohol and drugs it seeks to improve protective factors such as mental health, resilience, social and emotional learning, social skills, social influence, interpersonal relations, self esteem and communication skills

   

INCLUDED HWB(3-4)-38a HWB(3-4)-40bHWB(2-4)-43aHWB (0-4)3aHWB(0-4)11aHWB(0-4)16a

    The resource suggests or employs different delivery methods, for example group work, role play, discussion, specialist inputs etc.  

   

        There is existing evidence that demonstrates the resource’s effectiveness. (e.g. research evidence, evaluation)

   

        Resource supports the option for partnership working in its delivery. 

   

        The resource contains information and sign posting to appropriate services and other resources for young people 

   

Substance Misuse Toolkit

www.phru.net/smt

Substance Misuse Toolkit

http://www.phru.net/smt

Uptake of the site

Substance Misuse Toolkit – where are we now?

• Primary School mapping exercise• Identified possible gaps (in particular

with early level resources)• Further training opportunities welcomed• Development of new substance misuse

primary lessons• Launch event March 2015

Substance Misuse Toolkit

Next Steps

• Evaluation and maintenance of the site• Substance Misuse Education guidance

policy• Training for staff

Substance Misuse Toolkit

Any questions?

Substance Misuse Toolkit

Thank you

Contact DetailsJane Kelly : jkelly@his.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

Jackie Chalmers : jchalmers@his.ea.glasgow.sch.uk