Resource Hub

• NICE Secondary School Guidance - Alcohol interventions in secondary and further education.

• Rise Above Alcohol Powerpoint KS3 KS4
• Rise Above Classroom Tips and Preparation
• Rise Above lesson plan alcohol

• PHSE Association have produced lesson plans on drugs, alcohol and tobacco covering relevant learning opportunities covering the statutory content for KS3 and KS4.

• Public Health England have produced an alcohol lesson plan pack which includes lesson plans for KS3 and KS4 about why young people drink, as well as an PowerPoint presentation and videos to support.

Information for parents around the use of drugs within Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland

• Young Minds have a 'Guide for Parents' if you are worried about your child's use of drugs or alcohol.

• The Leicestershire Healthy Schools Team have created guidance to support schools to develop their own Drug, Alcohol, & Tobacco Policy. Please find the document below.

• Department for Education have guidance for schools leaders, school staff and governing bodies below which covers information to help and support pupils, explains relevant duties of the school and answers common questions raised by school staff about drugs.

• Professional Information network (PIN) is a drug alert system organised for people working together from Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. There asking local services/groups/ educational establishments to sign up. See information below on how to become a member and receive information notices/alerts...

Drug Education Forum have advice on how to engage parents in schools and in the community.

• Anna Freud (National Centre for Children and Families) have advice on reducing consumption of stimulants and other drugs.

• Leicestershire Police - offer workshops and support to schools to help raise awareness about 5 key topics which are aimed at KS3, including: Substance Misuse, County lines, Knife Crime, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), Online Safety. For more information, contact Katie Hudson, CYP Officer at Leicestershire...

• Police – Alcohol, drugs and Staying Safe Lesson Pack.

• PHSE Association have produced lesson plans on drugs, alcohol and tobacco covering relevant learning opportunities covering the statutory content for KS3 and KS4.

• Leicestershire Partnership: more information about how to be seen by a dietician and the referral process.

• Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service: provide information, support and signposting for carers and the public across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland call 0116 222 7170.

• Ben Support for Life: You can chat with us online or call our helpline for physical health and wellbeing. It's free & confidential. Our helpline team are available Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm. Call - 08081 311 333, email - supportservices@ben.org.uk or chat online.

The Leicestershire Healthy Schools Team have created guidance to support schools to develop their own Food & Healthy Eating Policy. Please find the document below

• Public Health England: guidance on food teaching in primary schools see below.

• Allergy Guidance for schools: practical advice and resources to help schools manage allergy risks.

• School food: guidance for governors guiding them on how to create and embed a great school food culture within schools.

• Guidance for schools, a practical guide: about food standards to help develop healthy eating habits amongst young people.

• Stem Learning: have a range of lesson ideas that links to the science curriculum for KS3/KS4 around junk food and the science between a balanced diet and health. Good resource to promote debate and discussions within the lesson.

• Teaching Resources Support: KS4 Healthy Eating resources and lesson plans on issues of healthy eating, personal choices and facts about healthy eating.

• School Nurse - if you're aged 11 to 19 in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland you have a dedicated confidential, secure text messaging service which enables you to get confidential, professional health advice and support. Leicestershire & Rutland: 07520 615387, available 9am-5pm every week day,...

• Active Together (previously known as Leicester-shire & Rutland Sport) works with many organisations to help the people of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland to get moving a little more. You can find information and guidance to help your child move more.

• The School Sport & Physical Activity Networks (SSPANs) work within their locality area to build an integrated school sport model that begins with school learning and teaching outcomes but is clearly linked to a wider community sport, physical activity and health offer. Get in touch with your local...

UK Chief Medical Officers' Physical Activity Guidelines which emphasise the importance of regular activity for people of all ages.

• Active Together encourage the people of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland to move more in their own way. You can find information and guidance to help your child move more.

• New guidelines to support disabled children and young people to be more active
• Guidelines advise 20 minutes of exercise per day and strength and balance activity 3 times a week
• Supports wider work to tackle health disparities across the UK helping everyone lead healthier, happier lives