Drugs & Other Substances PSHCE FULL SCHEME OF WORK

This Drugs & Other Substance Use programme is designed to develop knowledge of drugs, other substances, the law relating to them, and wider knowledge linking to drugs and substances.

The programme can be used as one-off sessions, by selecting relevant sections and tasks to complete, or the whole booklet can be completed. Full completion leads to 4 AQA accreditations.

There are links to PSHCE throughout the programme, identified with symbols.

For each AQA, certain tasks must be completed. If the full Drugs & Other Substance Use programme is completed, with all tasks, then all four AQAs can be claimed for!

Introduction to drugs awareness (Entry Level)
Understanding the effects of vaping on the body and wellbeing (Entry Level)
PSHE: Drugs, alcohol and tobacco (Entry Level)
Exploring the dangers of energy drinks (Entry Level)

Included in this purchase:
Full PowerPoint
Session plans / scheme of work with learning outcomes
Printable worksheets

This is an updated version of an earlier drugs project that I also have on my account. This one is slightly more expensive due to the updates, AQA links and additional resources.

On successful completion of this programme, young people will have met the following overall learning objectives:
• To identify the main dangers related to substance use
• To understand reasons why people may choose to use substances
• To identify key reasons for substance use / abuse
• To understand the law in relation to drugs / substances
• To identify classifications of different drugs / substances
• To develop knowledge of different drugs / substances
• To understand key facts and statistics relating to drugs / substances
• To identify trends in certain substances for different age groups
• To understand risks involved with different substances / drugs
• To recognise the addictive qualities of different substances / drugs
• To understand the ways in which people take / use different substances / drugs
• To consider ways in which the government can reduce substance / drug use
• To recognise physical, psychological and other risks associated with tobacco
• To identify key long- and short-term risks with vaping
• To compare smoking and vaping
• To explain long- and short-term risks associated with drinking energy drinks in excess
• To identify ways in which an individual’s drug / substance use can impact their family
• To identify ways in which an individual’s drug / substance use can impact the local community
• To explain the ways in which cocaine production impacts the environment
• To design an anti-drugs campaign poster
• To develop understanding about Brian Pollett and his work
• To develop understanding of the locations of different drug use across the world