Drugs, Alcohol and Solvent Awareness

This service forms part of the PSHE programme for Year 10 pupils:

• Pupils are provided with relevant information aiming to increase their awareness with regard to the issues surrounding drugs and alcohol.
• Pupils engage in group discussions and participate in practical learning.
• Pupils are provided with handouts for their input and views. These handouts form part of their individual folders, along with additional educational information.
• Pupils obtain a certificate in basic first aid awareness and casualty care.

The topics covered include:

• Real life accounts / experiences of drugs, alcohol and solvent use
• Pupils’ experiences of drugs, alcohol and solvent use
• Different types of drugs; how they are made, what they contain, effects and risks
• The law on drugs
• Addiction
• Precautionary measures
• Additional help / advice available
• Emergency procedures and basic first aid awareness

We are also able to offer 1:1 meetings for pupils who may be causing concern with regard to their involvement with drugs and alcohol.