Taking Drugs Seriously

Mark Lancett

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

SME – A Whole School Approach

Why?

What?

How and Who?

 

Pupils

End of Key Stage 2?

21st century Year 6 learner

Increase knowledge and understanding

Develop skills Explore attitudes and

values

What?

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!