Alcohol Drugs Awareness Workshop is unique. First of all, the workshop creates a safe environment for pupils to begin considering this sensitive subject. Notably, we aim to ‘prepare not to scare’. Therefore, we are careful to delve into the issues around the potential dangers and health problems associated with drugs, alcohol and smoking. Pupils find this workshop setting, led by a trained A-life coach, a comfortable and relaxed space in which to explore the issues surrounding drugs and alcohol, as well as the associated issues of peer pressure and knowing how to make informed, sensible decisions. Our experienced coaches will provide a fun and relaxed approach, offering hands-on activities (including trying out our amazing drunk simulation goggles) and anecdotal stories to help children engage in this serious and important topic which many schools and families find difficult to tackle.Topics include: What are drugs? What does a drug do? The benefits and dangers of drugs, Medicines and legal drugs, Illegal drugs, Short & long term consequences of drinking, Young people and alcohol, Smoking, The effects of smoking, E-cigarettes, Peer pressure, Legal information, and for Year 7&8 some additional detail about illegal drugs, Alcohol and units, Binge drinking and legal highs.Session length: 1 hour 15 minutes
No. of pupils per session: 30
Age suitability: Year 5-8
Other Workshops A-life bring to Schools
In addition to the Alcohol Drugs Awareness workshop, we have many other topics on offer. Our workshops are packed full of curriculum and fun! The hands-on activities are accessible for all ages and abilities and have been carefully designed to meet and expand upon many objectives in the Science, PE and PSHE curriculum. With 14 years’ experience and expert coaches, we consistently receive outstanding feedback from staff and pupils alike. We bring the curriculum to life!
Hands-on Healthy Workshop
A 1-hour hands-on session for up to 60 pupils (Nursery-Yr6) that engages and motivates children as they gain new learning and embed existing knowledge on the topic of the human body and keeping healthy. Topics include the human body, healthy eating, a balanced diet, nutritional values, importance of physical activity, teeth, hygiene, sleep, household safety, alcohol & drugs (Yr5/6 only) and making informed choices.
Fun Fitness Sessions
Designed to give all pupils a full body workout. At the same time as reinforcing the key messages of keeping healthy from the hands-on workshop. A fun-packed, non-stop, fast-paced session. The session motivates pupils to understand that keeping active is a vital part of staying healthy and can be a lot of fun (Nursery-Yr6).
Staff PE Training - CPD
A-life training sessions are packed full of games and ideas for teachers. From basic warm-up ideas to team games, to skills sessions. Our A-life team will provide plenty of activities and ideas to inspire. In addition we equip staff as they go back to their classrooms and deliver PE. As with children, we find the best way for staff to learn and remember the activities is to join in! Our staff training session is practical and staff may want to bring comfy shoes and get involved. Note participation is, of course, not compulsory :-). Due to the nature of this practical session, we also find that this CPD training soon becomes a team building. So, staff bonding session as an extra benefit. After the session, we will provide a pack containing all the ideas (and many others) that we covered in the session.
