WASTED

CURRICULUM RELEVANCE

ENGLAND

Personal, social, health and economic education

Personal wellbeing: Key concepts (KS3 and 4)

• 1.2a Recognising that healthy lifestyles, and the wellbeing of self and others, depend on information and making responsible choices
• 1.2b Understanding that physical, mental, sexual and emotional health affect our ability to lead fulfilling lives and that there is help and support available when they are threatened
• 1.3a Understanding risk in both positive and negative terms and understanding that individuals need to manage risk to themselves and others in a range of situations.

Personal wellbeing: Key processes (KS3 and 4)

• 2.1 Critical reflection
• 2.2 Decision-making and managing risk
• 2.3 Developing relationships and working with others.

Personal wellbeing: Range and content

• KS3 3e Facts and laws about drug, alcohol and tobacco use and misuse, and the personal and social consequences of misuse for themselves and others
• KS4 3d The benefits and risks of health and lifestyle choices, including choices relating to sexual activity and substance use and misuse, and the short- and long-term consequences for the health and mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

SCOTLAND

Health and wellbeing (draft experiences and outcomes)

Substance misuse (third to fourth levels):

• I understand the positive effects that substances can have on the mind and body but I am also aware of the negative and serious consequences both physically and socially of their misuse.
• I am developing assertiveness and resilience strategies that can support decision-making about substance use, and I can use these strategies to make informed choices to improve my health and wellbeing. I can apply these strategies in situations that may be stressful, challenging or involve peer pressure.
• I know that the use of drugs and alcohol can affect the decisions that people make about relationships and sexual health.
• I know how to access information and support for substance-related issues.
• I know actions I should take in the management of incidents and emergencies related to substance misuse.
• I understand the impact that ongoing misuse of substances can have on my health, future life choices and options.

NORTHERN IRELAND

Learning for life and work

Personal development (KS3)

• Self-awareness: Investigate the influences on a young person
• Personal health: Investigate the influences on physical and emotional/mental personal health; investigate the effects on the body of legal and illegal substances and the risks and consequences of their misuse
• Relationships: Develop coping strategies to deal with challenging relationship scenarios.

Personal development (KS4)

• Develop an understanding of how to maximise and sustain their own health and wellbeing
• Reflect on and respond to their developing concept of self, including managing emotions and reactions to ongoing life experiences
• Recognise, assess and manage risk in a range of real-life contexts.

WALES

Personal and social education

Health and emotional wellbeing (KS3)

• Display a responsible attitude to keeping the mind and body safe and healthy
• Understand the effects of and risks from the use of a range of legal and illegal substances and the laws governing their use
• Understand how to use alcohol responsibly and the risks of binge drinking
• Understand the features of safe and potentially abusive relationships
• Understand the range of emotions they experience and how to develop strategies for coping with negative feelings
• Understand the benefits of accessing different sources of information, support and advice.

Health and emotional wellbeing (KS4)

• Accept personal responsibility for keeping the mind and body safe and healthy
• Understand the short- and longer-term consequences when making decisions about personal health
• Understand the personal, social and legal consequences of the use of legal and illegal substances
• Understand the risks involved in … potential sexual exploitation
• Know about the statutory and voluntary organisations that support health and emotional wellbeing
• Know how to access professional health advice and personal support with confidence.