Substance misuse educationin the school curriculum

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Welsh Government substance misuse guidance circular

• Working Together to Reduce Harm• replaces guidance circular 17/02 ‘Substance misuse:

children and young people’• information and advice on substance misuse education

(SME) and the management of substance misuse incidents.

Overview

The guidance circular aims to:• assist with developing a substance misuse policy• promote learner participation in the development and

review of substance misuse policy and SME provision• identify features of effective SME• provide advice on managing SM related incidents• signpost sources of support

Policy Development

• To cover substance misuse education and incident management

• To include: - a clear rationale - what is to be covered, how, when and by whom - coordination - arrangements for monitoring and evaluation• Involvement of learners

Good Practice in Substance Misuse Education

Stresses a whole organisation approach that:• empowers children and young people to make

responsible, well informed decisions about substances• adopts a skills-based approach as part of a planned PSE

programme • starts early and is age appropriate• identifies teachers as being best placed to lead and

coordinate the delivery of SME in schools

Curriculum opportunities

• The PSE framework places an emphasis on:

• equipping children and young people with the knowledge and skills to make informed, positive choices to live safe, healthy lives.

• personal and social skill development• Health and emotional well-being

Key Stage 3

Skills• use some prior knowledge to explain links between

cause and effect• identify and assess bias and reliability, e.g. evaluate

messages from the media• consider others’ views to inform opinions and make

informed decisions and choices effectively• make and maintain friendships, and begin to negotiate

behaviour in personal relationships• be assertive and resist unwanted peer pressure• access an appropriate range of sources for help, support

and advice.

Range• the effects of and risks from the use of a range of legal

and illegal substances and the laws governing their use • how to use alcohol responsibly and the risks of binge

drinking

Managing Substance Misuse Incidents

Information about:• taking action• interviewing young people• recording information• referrals to other organisations• substance misuse related litter • flowcharts for handling incidents• managing the media

Thanks for listening

If you would like more information about personal and social education, visit the PSE guidance website:

www.wales.gov.uk/personalandsocialeducation

Or e-mail• personalandsocialeducationenquiries@wales.gsi.gov.uk