1st Edition
Harmful Substances Practical Support for Effective Teaching and Learning with Pupils Aged 11-18
Preface
INTRODUCTION
-Teaching realistic strategies
-Understanding the Adolescent Brain and Risk-Taking Behaviour
-Understanding ‘Harmful Substances’
-What this book is not
-How young people encounter harmful substances
-Why this topic is urgent in schools today schools today
-Legal and ethical considerations
-Addressing misinformation and myths
-The role of schools and teachers in harmful substance education
-What this book will cover
-How to use this book
TEACHER GUIDANCE
-Whole school culture messaging
-Why all non-specialist teachers need confidence
-Safeguarding responsibilities and recognising risk factors
-Inclusion representation and trauma informed practise
-Parental engagement and keeping families informed
-Working with external agencies and guest speakers
-Strategies for delivering substance education effectively
- Use of Retrieval, Oracy and Reading in Delivery
-Spiral learning, curriculum integration and cross topic links
-Teaching substance education in international and traditional contexts
-Challenges and professional development for staff
-Teacher FAQs
Lesson Plans and Tutor Time Activities
Key Stage 3
– Lessons 1–6
– Tutor Time Activities
Key Stage 4
– Lessons 1–6
– Tutor Time Activities
Key Stage 5
– Lessons 1–6
– Tutor Time Activities
Index
Biography
Nicole Campbell is an educator and PSHE specialist with experience as Senior Subject Lead and Mental Health Lead. She develops Creative Power Education to support young people in exploring identity, resilience, and wellbeing in schools and communities.
