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Choosing how to pitch alcohol education, to what degree at what age and whether via PHSE or science is a difficult subject for teachers to get right. Fortunately, experts in the field have put a lot of time and research into developing resources and lesson plans for you to pick and choose from to help make the subject interactive and informative without being too 'nannying', which we know leads to kids rolling their eyes and switching off...
The average age of a whole alcoholic drink in the UK is age 12 and a half and by age 15 many are drinking regularly, so talking to pupils about sensible drinking guidelines, what a unit is, resisting peer pressure and what happens to your reactions if you combine
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drinking and driving for example is of great importance. Research shows that emphasising the personal consequences of getting drunk, such as the increased likelihood of being sexually assaulted or robbed, plus the social embarrassment looking a fool in front of your mates helps delay the age, and the amount, that children start drinking.
In terms of resisting the temptation to drink drive - the inability to get car insurance or a good job in the future, the loss of licence for a year and up to £5000 in fines in the UK is a good wake up call.
For many tips, lesson plans and resources please visit one of the sites below.
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