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Legal & Controlled Substances – KS4 Addiction & Risk Education | PSHE Curriculum Unit

This KS4 PSHE unit explores the impact of legal and age-restricted substances such as nicotine, vaping products, and alcohol. It supports schools in delivering the statutory Health and RSE curriculum with clear, engaging, and informative content that helps students understand risks, make informed decisions, and stay safe.

With seven fully resourced lessons, this scheme of work is ideal for use in PSHE lessons, enrichment days, or drop-down mornings focusing on substance education and student wellbeing.

✅** Lesson Topics Included:**

• Nicotine & Smoking – Health effects, addiction, and social influences
• E-Cigarettes, E-Liquids & Vaping – What students need to know
• The Rise in Teen Vaping – Peer pressure, marketing, and health risks
• Dangers of Alcohol – Short- and long-term effects, myths, and misuse
• Spiking, Drink-Driving & Intoxication – Real-life risks and legal consequences
• Vape Spiking – A growing concern explained
• Addiction to Legal Substances – From caffeine to alcohol and beyond

🧠** What’s Included in Each Lesson Pack:**

• Fully Editable PowerPoint Presentation
• (Includes: learning outcomes, confidence checkers, assessment tasks, student reflection, comprehension and critical thinking activities)
• Student-Friendly Tasks – Quizzes, case studies, literacy work, and class debates
• Video Clip Links & Extension Tasks – Real-world context to boost engagement
• Support for Non-Specialist Teachers – With scaffolded questions and extra info
• Assessment Opportunities – Perfect for evidencing PSHE progress

This unit is perfect for:

• PSHE Leads creating a well-sequenced drug & health education curriculum
• Teachers delivering impactful lessons on addiction, wellbeing, and safety
• Schools looking to stay up to date with current trends like vaping and spiking

Format: Editable PowerPoint lessons + printable worksheets
Age Group: KS4 (14–16)
Topics: Addiction, substance use, alcohol safety, vaping, wellbeing

Help your students make informed and responsible choices with this ready-to-teach unit that meets statutory PSHE requirements and addresses current issues affecting young people today.

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