Resource Hub

• NHS - Practical, quick and simple steps you can take straight away to quit smoking.

• Rise Above Smoking Lesson Plan KS3 KS4
• Rise Above Smoking PowerPoint KS3 KS4
• Rise Above Teacher Support Sheet E-Cig KS3 KS4

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

• 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.

• 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,...

• Quit Ready have have advice and guidance about having a smoke-free home and car which helps to keep you, your family, and your pets healthy.

Turning Point have put together a 'vaping risks' leaflet, please find below

• Kick Ash Smoke Free/Vape Free Policy template can be found below.

• National Institute for Health care Excellence (NICE) offer guidance on smoking prevention in schools for both primary and secondary schools.

• NHS useful information on highlighting dangers of passive smoking to children.

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

• NSPCC information and advice on how to keep children safe and aware of the risks with underage drinking.

• Talk about alcohol A guide for parents and carers to explain what alcohol is.

• Healthforkids child friendly resource around alcohol awareness.

Newsround - real life stories of how children can be affected by their parents relationship with drink.

The Leicestershire Healthy Schools Team have created guidance to support schools to develop their own Drug, Alcohol, & Tobacco Policy

• DfE Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco training (primary)

• NSPCC information and advice on how to keep children safe and aware of the risks with underage drinking.