Drugs
The school will adopt the KCC Drug Incident Management Policy. Drug and Drug Education in the context of this policy are inclusive terms including tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, medicines and other substances such as solvents.
Introduction
St Crispin’s school shares KCC commitment to the Health and Safety of all our members and we believe that we have a duty to support and safeguard the well being of all our pupils and staff. We are committed to the principles of the National Healthy Schools Standards.
Through the general ethos of the school we aim to encourage and develop our pupils learning and provide support appropriate to their needs.
Education about drugs is not wholly about what drugs are, but also about people and their social settings. We will therefore develop attitudes, values and skills as well as knowledge so that the pupils can make informed decisions in the future. Parents will receive guidance through the prospectus and meetings about the school’s approach to drug awareness and be consulted at reviews.
Aims
To provide a safe, healthy environment in which pupils and staff can learn and develop.
To encourage and enable pupils to understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle now and in the future.
To enable pupils to make informed decisions and keep themselves safe and healthy.
To ensure all members of the school community know and understand the rules of the school, the expectation about their behaviour and the policy regarding drug incidents and concerns about individuals.
To work with K.C.C. and other agencies to ensure support structures for staff, parents and pupils when necessary.
Objectives for teaching and learning.
Pupils are taught within the Science, PHSE and Citizenship National Curriculum Programs of study
To develop and equip pupils with the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to make informed decisions about drugs and pressure from others.
To know about the role of drugs as medicines.
To know that taking exercise and eating the right types and amounts of food help keep humans healthy.
To know what is safe to put on and in our bodies.
To know the dangers from household substances if they are not used correctly.
To be confident and have good communication skills.
To understand that pressure to behave inappropriately, can come from a variety of sources.
To know how to seek help and advice.
To understand that their actions affect themselves and others, to respect and care about other peoples feelings and try to see things from others point of view.
To take responsibilities for their own actions.
In teaching drug education, teachers use a variety of strategies, including role play, discussion, group work, circle time, writing and drawing.
Drug education has many cross curricular links. At2 of the Science Curriculum has very strong links. The development of life skills is a theme throughout the curriculum and is a large part of the school ethos. The PSHE and Citizenship curriculum also develop pupil’s skills, values and attitudes. Physical education is an important part of our curriculum and also contributes to pupil’s health and well being.
Resources
The school has a variety of resources ,which can be used to achieve the learning objectives identified. Funding is available to purchase new resources and provide CPD for staff. Visitors, visits and theatre productions are also considered as part of our resourcing.
Inclusion
Teachers will be aware of and take into account in their teaching, of pupil’s age, culture, experience and maturity. The needs of all pupils will be met by providing difficult resources, different activities or additional support as appropriate. Where pupils have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) related to personal development, teachers will ensure opportunities are planned to support pupils in achieving them
Staff
Headteacher: responsible for ensuring the delivery of drug education within the PSHE, Citizenship and Science curriculum.
Co-Ordinator: Mrs S Twist will review the Policy, monitor and evaluate the teaching and learning, purchase resources and ensure the CPD of staff
Staff: will provide a safe and healthy environment for pupils to learn and develop. Provide opportunities for pupils to develop the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes identified within this policy. Report to parents in the annual report. Identify their training needs
Drug education is reviewed annually and in line with current LEA and Government guidelines.
Introduction
St Crispin’s school shares KCC commitment to the Health and Safety of all our members and we believe that we have a duty to support and safeguard the well being of all our pupils and staff. We are committed to the principles of the National Healthy Schools Standards.
Through the general ethos of the school we aim to encourage and develop our pupils learning and provide support appropriate to their needs.
Education about drugs is not wholly about what drugs are, but also about people and their social settings. We will therefore develop attitudes, values and skills as well as knowledge so that the pupils can make informed decisions in the future. Parents will receive guidance through the prospectus and meetings about the school’s approach to drug awareness and be consulted at reviews.
Aims
To provide a safe, healthy environment in which pupils and staff can learn and develop.
To encourage and enable pupils to understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle now and in the future.
To enable pupils to make informed decisions and keep themselves safe and healthy.
To ensure all members of the school community know and understand the rules of the school, the expectation about their behaviour and the policy regarding drug incidents and concerns about individuals.
To work with K.C.C. and other agencies to ensure support structures for staff, parents and pupils when necessary.
Objectives for teaching and learning.
Pupils are taught within the Science, PHSE and Citizenship National Curriculum Programs of study
To develop and equip pupils with the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to make informed decisions about drugs and pressure from others.
To know about the role of drugs as medicines.
To know that taking exercise and eating the right types and amounts of food help keep humans healthy.
To know what is safe to put on and in our bodies.
To know the dangers from household substances if they are not used correctly.
To be confident and have good communication skills.
To understand that pressure to behave inappropriately, can come from a variety of sources.
To know how to seek help and advice.
To understand that their actions affect themselves and others, to respect and care about other peoples feelings and try to see things from others point of view.
To take responsibilities for their own actions.
In teaching drug education, teachers use a variety of strategies, including role play, discussion, group work, circle time, writing and drawing.
Drug education has many cross curricular links. At2 of the Science Curriculum has very strong links. The development of life skills is a theme throughout the curriculum and is a large part of the school ethos. The PSHE and Citizenship curriculum also develop pupil’s skills, values and attitudes. Physical education is an important part of our curriculum and also contributes to pupil’s health and well being.
Resources
The school has a variety of resources ,which can be used to achieve the learning objectives identified. Funding is available to purchase new resources and provide CPD for staff. Visitors, visits and theatre productions are also considered as part of our resourcing.
Inclusion
Teachers will be aware of and take into account in their teaching, of pupil’s age, culture, experience and maturity. The needs of all pupils will be met by providing difficult resources, different activities or additional support as appropriate. Where pupils have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) related to personal development, teachers will ensure opportunities are planned to support pupils in achieving them
Staff
Headteacher: responsible for ensuring the delivery of drug education within the PSHE, Citizenship and Science curriculum.
Co-Ordinator: Mrs S Twist will review the Policy, monitor and evaluate the teaching and learning, purchase resources and ensure the CPD of staff
Staff: will provide a safe and healthy environment for pupils to learn and develop. Provide opportunities for pupils to develop the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes identified within this policy. Report to parents in the annual report. Identify their training needs
Drug education is reviewed annually and in line with current LEA and Government guidelines.
Reviewed 2008