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DrugScope
updates its DrugNotes Series
educari
assisted DrugScope in updating its DrugNotes.
Richard Ives wrote the original version of the 'Solvents' leaflet and
this has now been updated along with other booklets in the series.
Xoteric
Launches
March 2002 saw the launch of our long awaited CD-ROM for drug education;
Xoteric.
This innovative
resource can be used in a variety of ways with teenagers and has been
welcomed as a significant contribution to drug education in the U.K. To
find out more visit our Multimedia
pages, or www.xoteric.com;
the Xoteric website.
Our video
for drug education, In Too Deep is due to launch later this year.
Both teachers and pupils say they want to hear accounts from drug users
of what it's actually like to misuse drugs. But ex-drug users in the classroom
is a rather haphazard approach to drug education.
I2D
is an animated video carefully focussed on the key issues for young people,
which are explored through the fictional character of 'Eeezee'.
We follow
his 'Rakes' progress' through his use of a range of drugs and his related
experiences.
An associated
booklet provides many ideas for using the video in a variety of settings
and with a range of associated resources.
more
details
Booklet
for Parents
There
are a number of booklets for parents that tell them about drugs, but the
one published by the drugs charity, Addaction, which was written by educari,
aims to give parents more detailed guidance on how to talk with their
children about drugs issues.
You can download
it from Addaction's website by clicking here,
then clicking on the 'For parents' link and then on 'The Addaction Parents'
Guide to Drugs'.
VSA
Information for professionals
HEBS (the Health Education Board for Scotland ) commissioned educari
to undertake research among professional workers with young people in
Scotland about their need for information and advice about VSA (Volatile
Substance Abuse: the misuse of gases, glues or aerosols). There was a
feeling among professionals that VSA had been neglected. We identified
a need for easily accessible but comprehensive information.
As a result
of our research, we were asked to write the booklet, Volatile Substance
Abuse: guidance for professionals to meet this need. This comprehensive
publication brings together different kinds of information about volatile
substance abuse, and describes the different roles and responsibilities
of professionals. It aims to encourage a measured and appropriate response
to the problem.
The Health
Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland (HPANI) is producing a similar publication
tailored for the Northern Ireland situation. educari has advised them
on the changes that need to be made.
HEBS website:
www.hebs.org.uk
HPANI website: www.drugsprevention.net
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Education in PSHE & C and across the Primary Curriculum |
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by
Barbara Wyvill
***
educari book of the Month ***
"...a
thorough and well-written collection of ideas and activities"
- Times Educational Supplement
The
definitive guide! How to approach a potentially difficult, but essential
subject with children of a primary school age.
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Detailed
guidance on all aspects of drug education for the non-specialist
teachers at Key Stage 1 & 2.
Plus
comprehensive and easy to follow lesson plans, for the PSHE &
Citizenship curriculum and the Science National Curriculum. Strong
liks to the Literacy hour and other curriculum areas.
Now including supporting
website!
more details
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This
Pack has been developed to help teachers and other educators working
with pupils with special educational needs, to teach about drugs.
Although the aims of drug education are the same for children with
special educational needs, they may need special approaches and
tailored resources.
This Pack provides these resources.
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The material is suitable for people who have a variety of special
needs.It is designed to meet the needs of educators working with
young people who have varied knowledge and experience of drugs.
This
resource includes:
- Exercises
about feelings
- Exercises
that specifically focus on drugs
- Exercises
about choosing and resisting
- Exercises
on giving and getting advice
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release this Summer: Intergalactive |
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an
activity-based PC CD-Rom for KS2 PSHE & C
by Séamus Brady & Richard Ives
An
exciting new electronic resource for PSHE & Citizenship at Key
Stage 2, which extends children's understanding of aspects of the
PSHE & C curriculum through imaginative activities.
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The
Intergalactive CD-Rom takes children on a journey to another planet,
where they can examine, through stories, games and activities, the
way that the Alien inhabitants run their lives, and apply these
lessons to human society.
Features
Include:
- Absorbing
activities
- Strong
story line keeps children engaged
- Activities
for the whole class
- Printable
activity sheets
- Covers
many areas of the PSHE & C curriculum – including drugs
and health
register
your interest here.
Teachers:
If you would like to be involved in testing this great new resource
in your classroom, please contact
Séamus Brady with your details.
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