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Updated for 2024! The new version of our popular suite of drug and alcohol education lesson materials incorporates the latest evidence, information and statistics, along with additional content on vaping, synthetic drugs and more.

This pack was developed for the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).

• Lesson plans (PDFs)
  Starting in KS1 with a lesson on how to manage risk in relation to household products and medicines and finishing in KS5 with a lesson on the risks and consequences of substance use when travelling, with lessons on everything in between.
• Classroom-ready PowerPoints (available separately to members, here)
  Available exclusively to PSHE Association members, these classroom-ready PowerPoint versions of the lesson plans will enhance your delivery of the lesson content, with opportunities for pupils to follow the lesson activities on-screen. (Become a member).
• Accompanying pupil resources
  You’ll find an impressive array of card sorts, scenarios, pupil fact sheets and more to keep your whole class engaged and support pupils’ progress.
• Knowledge organisers
  Bitesize summaries of the key facts and essential knowledge for this topic, available for each age range (KS1-5).
• Teacher guidance
  Read our comprehensive guidance prior to teaching any of the lessons, for support and advice on teaching this vital topic safely and effectively.
• Evidence briefing
  We’ve drawn together key research into effective drug education within a wider PSHE education curriculum. Ideal for planning or reviewing the drug education component of your PSHE curriculum.