EDUCATIONAL tools to help teachers talk to young people about drugs, mental health, alcohol and crime are being launched at a Trowbridge secondary school on Friday afternoon.
The tools are being launched at the John Of Gaunt School by The Wrap – part of leading South West charity Developing Health & Independence (DHI).
They are designed to help teachers and professionals talk to young people about sensitive issues including drugs, mental health and being targeted by criminals.
The tools include engaging videos exploring issues linked to alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, ketamine, MDMA and county lines.
The videos are designed to work alongside dedicated lesson plans, which teachers can use as part of the new Relationship, Health and Sex Education curriculum. They have been created in partnership with a local film company and feature local young actors.
The Wrap is a free online tool that provides straight-talking, confidential advice to people aged 11-18.
It brings together up-to-date, relevant information created in partnership with young people, self-help tools and advice on where to find support – ensuring visitors are better informed and in control of their decisions at an age where risk taking is part of growing up.
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