Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 11 June 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 June 2015 (named day). It was answered by Edward Timpson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 June 2015 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Health Education
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department has provided to schools on the provision of (a) alcohol and (b) drugs education; and whether such guidance requires the specific mention of new psychoactive substances.
- Answer
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Drugs education is a statutory part of the new national curriculum for science. Pupils should be taught about the effects of recreational drugs, including substance misuse (including alcohol), on behaviour, health and life processes. Teaching in this area can be further strengthened through PSHE education.
Effective drug and alcohol education plays an important role in helping to ensure that young people are equipped with the information they need to make informed, healthy decisions and to keep themselves safe. Schools have access to specific information about drugs and alcohol, including resources via the PSHE Association: www.pshe-association.org.uk/content.aspx?CategoryID=1027
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 2204
- Session
- 2015-16
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Alcoholic drinks Drugs Health education Misuse
- Link
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- 2016-07-05 17:39:24 +0100
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