Taking Drugs Seriously
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To explore a whole school approach to substance use and misuse education
To consider effective practice To try classroom activities, share
ideas and network.
Workshop Aims
Shock tactics Non-interactive lessons Information only Single message
education e.g. ‘Just say no’
Stand-alone, one-off activities
How -Ineffective Approaches
Needs-led Skills-based; focus on informed decision
making, countering peer influence and taking personal responsibility
Alongside interactive, information-giving approaches
Opportunities for working in pairs and in small groups to undertake age-appropriate tasks
Underpinned by a whole school approach
How-Effective Approaches
For more information
Local Healthy Schools Coordinator WNHSS webpage SchoolBeat: Drugs-Primary
Thanks!