1. Substance Use/Misuse and the WNHSS National Quality Award
Mark Lancett
NQA Assessor

2. Workshop Aims Introduction to the NQA and indicators
Explore a whole school approach to substance use and misuse and developing self esteem
To provide an opportunity for networking and information sharing.  
A chance to share best practice approaches to developing pupil self-esteem and self-awareness in relation to substance misuse.

3. Eligibility for NQA
9th year of active involvement in local Healthy Schools scheme
Must have achieved Phase 5
Sustained approach to embedding health
33 schools have been awarded the NQA, approx. 2% of all maintained schools.
The target is for 10% of maintained schools to achieve the NQA by March 2015.
For assessment in Sept 2013 –started Sept 2004 or earlier.
Able to demonstrate a positive whole school approach to health
Partnership working and support

4. NQA health aspects Substance Use and Misuse Safety
Mental and Emotional Health and Well Being
Personal Development and Relationships
Food and Fitness
Environment
Hygiene
7 aspects are identified some of which link very closely with the objectives of the AWSCP and the aims of today’s conference

5. Each aspect has 4 Indicators
Leadership and Communication
Ethos and Environment
Family and Community Involvement
Curriculum

6. Substances covered by N.C. and PSE
4.1 Schemes of work identify a range of aspects of substances and reflect policy
4.2 The curriculum develops skills to resist unwanted peer pressure
4.3 Curriculum resources used reflect current guidance.

7. More information Local Healthy Schools Coordinator WNHSS webpage
SchoolBeat: Drugs-Secondary