BOOZE: A YOUNG PERSON'S GUIDE

CURRICULUM

PROGRAMME AIMS

To raise awareness of:

• the dangers of alcohol abuse
• the risks involved in drinking too much
• the need to take a balanced look at alcohol and enjoyment.

CURRICULUM RELEVANCE

Scotland

The programme is relevant for National Qualifications in Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies and Personal and Social Education (all levels).

It can also be used in recent initiatives in English (levels c-f), environmental studies (levels c-f) and health education (levels c-f). Teachers should check current guidelines.

England and Wales

This programme is relevant for examined courses in Citizenship, Sociology, Media Studies, General Studies and aspects of RE. It is also useful for the following aspects of PSHE, Citizenship and English in the National Curriculum:

PSHE/PSE KS3

• Knowledge, skills and understanding 1: Developing confidence and responsibility and making the most of their abilities. Sections c, g
• Knowledge, skills and understanding 2: Developing a healthy lifestyle. Sections b, d, f, g
• Knowledge, skills and understanding 3: Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people. Sections j, k.

Citizenship KS3

• Knowledge, skills and understanding 1: Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens. Sections a, h
• Knowledge, skills and understanding 2: Developing skills of enquiry and communication. Sections a, b, c
• Knowledge, skills and understanding 3: Developing skills of participation and responsible action a, b, c.

English KS3

• Speaking and listening (EN1) 1a-f, 2a-f, 3a-e
• Reading (EN2) 1a-e, 4a-c, 5a-d
• Writing (EN3) 1e-h.

PSHE/PSE KS4

• Knowledge, skills and understanding 1: Developing confidence and responsibility and making the most of their abilities. Section a
• Knowledge, skills and understanding 2: Developing a healthy lifestyle. Sections a, b, e.

Citizenship KS4

• Knowledge, skills and understanding 1: Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens. Sections a
• Knowledge, skills and understanding 2: Developing skills of enquiry and communication. Sections a, b, c
• Knowledge, skills and understanding 3: Developing skills of participation and responsible action a, b, c.

English KS4

• Speaking and listening (EN1) 1a-f, 2a-f, 3a-e
• Reading (EN2) 1a-e, 4a-c, 5a-d
• Writing (EN3) 1e-h.

Northern Ireland

• GCSE (CCEA) Social and Environmental Studies, Media Studies
• A / AS Sociology, General Studies
• KS4 Learning for Life and Work (Local and Global Citizenship Strand): Human Rights and Social Responsibility.