Impact of substance misuse
on Young People
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Regular heavy drinking/binge drinking/drugs
misuse are associated with a whole range of
problems including:
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Anti-social behaviour
Violence (including domestic)
Accidents / admissions to hospital
Physical and mental health problems
Poor school performance inc. attendance, attainment,
behaviour and impact on self esteem
• Sexual Health - link between alcohol and sexual activity /
risky behaviour
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Estyn - 1.2 Wellbeing
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1.2.1 attitudes to keeping healthy and safe
1.2.2 participation and enjoyment in learning
1.2.3 community involvement and decision making
1.2.4 social and life skills
PSE Framework (SME)
KS 3
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the effects and risks from the use of a range of legal and illegal
substances and the laws governing their use
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how to use alcohol responsibly and the risks of binge drinking
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the range of emotions they experience and how to develop
strategies for coping with negative feelings
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the benefits of accessing different sources of information, support
and advice
PSE Framework (SME)
KS 4
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the personal, social and legal consequences of the use of legal and
illegal drugs
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how to access professional health advice and personal support with
confidence
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the statutory and voluntary organisations which support health and
emotional well-being
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how beliefs and values affect personal identity
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the factors involved in making moral judgements
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the range of values and principles by which people live
PSE Framework (SME)
Post 16
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the need to exercise responsibility for personal and group safety in
social settings
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how to critically evaluate personal lifestyle choices in the context of
physical health and emotional well-being, considering the short and
long-term consequences of such decisions
Healthy Schools National Quality
Award (NQA)
Themes:
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Food and Fitness
Mental & Emotional Health & Well being
Personal Development & relationships
Substance Use and Misuse
Environment
Safety
Hygiene
Substance Use and Misuse Indicators:
1. Policies: (Smoking, Drug and Alcohol,
Administering Medicines)
1.1 Which follow national & local guidance and show
consideration of current legislation.
1.2 Incident response and reporting mechanisms in place.
1.3 Clear referral guidance that the whole school
community is aware of.
1.4 Monitoring & review procedures in place.
1.5 Complementary role of policy and curriculum evident.
Substances Policy Development
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Who knows the most about drug and substance use in and out of
school?
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Who does the policy effect?
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Who should be core to policy development?
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Who else should be involved and why?
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Should substances be differentiated within the policy (if so, why)?
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How do you know it works (how would you monitor and evaluate
your policy)?
2. Commitment to whole staff training on
substances related issues
3. Engagement with (and response to) specific
local/national initiatives and environmental
and social issues
4. Substances covered by N.C, PSE &
Foundation Phase
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.
5. Out of school hours learning which supports the
substances programme and policy
5.1 Consistent messages are provided
6. Pupil participation
6.1 Evidence of examples of initiatives in which pupils are actively
involved.
6.2 Evidence of pupil involvement in policy/strategy development.
6.3 In secondary schools, evidence of active peer involvement in
programmes of work.
7. Staff participation
8. School environment, ethos and the
informal curriculum
9. Involvement of families and community
10. Involvement and collaboration with
outside statutory and voluntary agencies
and individuals
10.1 The school provides clear guidelines on the
appropriate use of visiting contributors
10.2 Appropriate outside agencies and individuals support
the development of policies, programmes and
curriculum.
10.3 Any contribution is planned, complies with policy, is
evaluated and the work followed up.
Summary
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Effective SME provision is dependant on:
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Having an up to date SM Policy that has been developed in
consultation with the whole school community. (Teachers, pupils,
governors, parents, other relevant organisations)
A planned substance misuse education programme tailored to
meet the needs of young people
Staff involved in the delivery of SME are appropriately trained
and confident in it’s delivery.
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A range of appropriate resources are available to be used
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Regular monitoring and evaluation of policy and programme