Department of Education Drug and Alcohol Website

Parents and Carers

Most young people do not use alcohol or illicit drugs. Families have a strong influence on preventing their children experimenting with substance misuse.

Though you have always and will always be able to speak to us directly for help and information, this website is being evolved to provide a convenient and accessible way for you to stay informed.

We understand how important it is to know what to say and do to help your child understand the risks associated with drugs and alcohol; so we are here to work with you, and alongside your child's school, who will assist this process via formal and informal education, to provide your child with the sound guidance needed to prepare them for making the right choices for their future.

In particular we can help you find out:

• where you can attend free drug and alcohol presentations;
• what drug and alcohol awareness events are taking place in our community;
• how to understand your schools drug and alcohol policy;
• contacts for help or advise on drug and alcohol matters and
• provide you with links to other useful websites.

‘How to drug proof your kids’ sessions

It is worth knowing that Care for the Family hold regular sessions on how to drug proof your kids. If you would like more information, or to apply, contact Carolyn Shipstone on 491043 or email Carolyn at carolyn.shipstone@cff.org.uk.

How well do you know your kids? Find out by trying their online questionnaire.

School Drugs Policy

The Department of Education Drugs policy addresses:

• drug and alcohol curriculum;
• how to manage drug/alcohol incidents in the school setting;
• management of outside speakers coming to present in the school;
• where to get help and
• other useful drug and alcohol links.

Download: Policy and Procedures for Schools Word Doc 2.2MB

Request Postal Information

If you would like to receive any information on drugs and alcohol please contact us.