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This workshop focuses on exploring a whole school approach to substance use and misuse education. Participants will learn about effective practices and try out classroom activities that promote knowledge, understanding, skills, and positive attitudes towards substance use. The session encourages networking and sharing of ideas while discussing the importance of informed decision-making and countering peer pressure. Attendees will examine ineffective practices and discover engaging, needs-led approaches that enhance learning for students at Key Stage 2.
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Taking Drugs Seriously Mark Lancett
Workshop Aims • To explore a whole school approach to substance use and misuse education • To consider effective practice • To try classroom activities, share ideas and network.
SME – A Whole School Approach Why? How and Who? What? Pupils
End of Key Stage 2? 21stcentury Year 6 learner
What? • Increase knowledgeand understanding • Develop skills • Explore attitudes and values
How -Ineffective Approaches • Shock tactics • Non-interactive lessons • Information only • Single message educatione.g. ‘Just say no’ • Stand-alone, one-off activities
How-Effective 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
Thanks! For more information • Local Healthy Schools Coordinator • WNHSS webpage • SchoolBeat: Drugs-Primary