1. Mark Lancett

2.  To explore a whole school approach to substance use and misuse education  To consider effective practice  To try classroom activities, share ideas and network.

3. Why? What? How and Who? Pupils

4. 21 st century Year 6 learner

5.  Increase knowledge and understanding  Develop skills  Explore attitudes and values

6.  Shock tactics  Non-interactive lessons  Information only  Single message education e.g. ‘Just say no’  Stand-alone, one-off activities

7.  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

8. For more information  Local Healthy Schools Coordinator  WNHSS webpage  SchoolBeat: Drugs-Primary