Impact of substance misuse on Young People  Regular heavy drinking/binge drinking/drugs misuse are associated with a whole range of problems including: Anti-social behaviourAnti-social behaviour Violence (including domestic)Violence (including domestic) Accidents / admissions to hospitalAccidents / admissions to hospital Physical and mental health problemsPhysical and mental health problems Poor school performance inc. attendance, attainment, behaviour and impact on self esteemPoor school performance inc. attendance, attainment, behaviour and impact on self esteem Sexual Health - link between alcohol and sexual activity / risky behaviourSexual Health - link between alcohol and sexual activity / risky behaviour

 Estyn Wellbeing attitudes to keeping healthy and safe attitudes to keeping healthy and safe participation and enjoyment in learning participation and enjoyment in learning community involvement and decision making community involvement and decision making social and life skills social and life skills

PSE Framework (SME) KS 3  the effects and risks from the use of a range of legal and illegal substances and the laws governing their use  How to use alcohol responsibly and the risks of binge drinking  the range of emotions they experience and how to develop strategies for coping with negative feelings  the benefits of accessing different sources of information, support and advice

PSE Framework (SME) KS 4  the personal, social and legal consequences of the use of legal and illegal drugs  how to access professional health advice and personal support with confidence  the statutory and voluntary organisations which support health and emotional well-being  how beliefs and values affect personal identity  the factors involved in making moral judgements  the range of values and principles by which people live

PSE Framework (SME) Post 16  the need to exercise responsibility for personal and group safety in social settings  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

NQA

Healthy Schools National Quality Award (NQA) Themes:  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: ( 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  Who knows the most about drug and substance use in and out of school?  Who does the policy effect?  Who should be core to policy development?  Who else should be involved and why?  Should substances be differentiated within the policy (if so, why)?  How do you know it works (how would you monitor and evaluate your policy)?

Key elements  Leadership and Communication Policy process and awarenessPolicy process and awareness Staff knowledge and CPDStaff knowledge and CPD  Curriculum PSEPSE NCNC  Ethos and Environment Participation and involvementParticipation and involvement Informal CurriculumInformal Curriculum  Family and Community Involvement ParentsParents Outside agenciesOutside agencies

2. 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 Any contribution is planned, complies with policy, is evaluated and the work followed up.

Summary  Effective SME provision is dependant on: 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) 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 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. Staff involved in the delivery of SME are appropriately trained and confident in it’s delivery. A range of appropriate resources are available to be used A range of appropriate resources are available to be used Regular monitoring and evaluation of policy and programme Regular monitoring and evaluation of policy and programme