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You can now book a place on the course using the eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk) Learner self-service facility. Guidance on how to search for Learning and Development on eESS OLM can be found here:

Full access to all Standard Operating Procedures and e-learning videos is available on eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk)

A – Z Learning, Education and Training Catalogue

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Adult Learners

As an organisation supporting a diverse range of learning and education opportunities we have designed this page to support the needs of adult learners. Our content has been developed with the help of NHSGGC staff who have taken a step back into learning, looking to adapt to workplace changes and to apply new knowledge, skills and approaches in their job.

By highlighting routes for guidance and support and celebrating the achievements of learners we hope to encourage people of all backgrounds or ages, to be inspired to give learning a go.

“In NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde we believe learning is for everyone regardless of age or stage of career. Learning can help us prepare for new roles in our constantly changing organisation. Effective learning is a partnership between the learner and NHSGGC. The aim of these pages is to help you access the kind of learning that suits you. We want every member of our staff to have equal access to learning, education and development which is relevant to their needs.” 

Lyndsay Lauder, Head of Workforce Planning & Development

Further information – Adult Learners

Quick Guide to Internal Training and Meeting Facilities

The following information provides guidance to two internal routes for accessing training and meeting room facilities in NHSGGC:

NHSGGC Work Space Manager

This is an online self booking system which offers access to a wide range of rooms across NHSGGC with seating capacity from under 20 to a maximum of 120.

Work Space Manager (WSM) is the general booking system for the range of meeting and training rooms in NHSGGC. WSM provides the facility to search for venues using date, location and required resources.

When a user accesses Work Space Manager (WSM) for the first time, they will be required to login; the login will be their email address with a blank password. Once logged in, they are presented with the application set to the highest level of location hierarchy. The nature of the application allows for multiple levels of locations before ending in a floor plan where the resources may be found.

Link to registration page to access WSM training and meeting rooms

For any issues or additional information, email: Eleanor.Naismith@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or Brian.Gracie@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Teaching and Learning Centre, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus

This is a purpose built teaching and learning centre with a 500 seat capacity lecture theatre plus a range of small (6-15 seats), medium (40 seats) and large (70 seats) teaching rooms.

An appendix is available at the end of this page to provide a quick guide to some of the sites across NHSGGC indicating small, medium or large venues.

The centre was developed jointly by NHSGGC and The University of Glasgow. It represents an investment of £27 million providing a state of the art learning and teaching environment for University of Glasgow undergraduate medical and nursing students as well as students studying on a variety of clinical science postgraduate programmes. It also provides postgraduate training facilities for medical staff and a large variety of NHS professionals thus ensuring we train the next generation of doctors, nurses, scientists, clinical academics and support staff to the highest standards.

Three floors of this purpose built centre are dedicated to teaching and learning. The fourth floor is a purpose built, £5M Clinical Innovation Zone which accommodates the Stratified Medicine Scotland-Innovation Centre, a University of Glasgow-led, Scotland wide collaboration with industry that is a leading initiative in the field of ‘precision medicine’, a National Centre of Excellence for the UK Precision Medicine Catapult, and incubator units for industry.

Example of event space
Link to booking space

For any issues or additional information, please email: John.Harris@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Quick Reference Guide

The following list is a summary guide to sites in NHSGGC that offer venues currently available via Work Space Manager (WSM) and the Teaching and Learning Centre, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus. The search function on WSM offers the opportunity to narrow done the search to meet the specific requirements of the event.

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other venues located in NHSGGC that are not included in this sample of small, medium and large venues.

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Our induction film welcomes you with the aim of highlighting our values and ambitions and to outline the ethos of patient centred care in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

It is key that we are all committed to the core NHS values of: Care and Compassion, Dignity and Respect, Openness, Honesty, Responsibility, Quality and Teamwork and we use these values to guide us in all that we do.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is a great organisation with a huge pool of terrific talent. We are committed to fairness and equality and take a zero tolerance approach to all forms of discrimination.

We have access to some of the finest facilities and resources in the country, but it is the values and attitudes we demonstrate as individuals that make the biggest difference to our patients and their families.

These key messages are important for new colleagues joining our organisation, but I also believe it is important that we all remind ourselves of the opportunities we have to impact very positively on the lives of thousands of patients and their families no matter what job we do as part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Further Information

6 Step Induction Process

The Employability Service offers specialist guidance and advice to all NHSGGC services to support local delivery of our organisation’s workforce employability objectives. The overarching aim is to support development of an appropriately skilled workforce from a diverse background which will meet current and future service demands.

The Employability Service supports:

  • Development and implementation of a wide ranging strategy for employing young people and other under represented groups within the workforce in partnership with NHSGGC service managers
  • Comprehensive project management and delivery of the NHSGGC Modern Apprenticeship programme, in line with NHSGGC objectives, nationally set targets, workforce plans and service redesign 
  • Promotion of NHSGGC as an employer of choice by raising awareness of the broad range of jobs, apprenticeships and careers, and pathways into these, through a range of methods including: development of a new suite of on line careers resources, a revised model of schools work experience and schools engagement programme
  • Development of new pathways into employment for 16-24 year olds, in partnership with NHSGGC services and external stakeholders, with provision for under represented groups with specific barriers to employment
  • Ongoing development and management of the NHS Glasgow and Clyde Schools Work Experience Programme.

Contact

Jane Lawson, Employability Lead

Email: jane.lawson3@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Could you be a Careers Ambassador?

If you are passionate about what you do and would like to inspire the next generation of NHSGGC Employees then sign up to our Careers Ambassador Register.  

Participation is voluntary and you can offer to support from a little as one event a year.

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a Careers Ambassador
Join or participate as a
Careers Ambassador via Webropol

Further Information

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Careers
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Pre-Employment Initiatives

‘Digital learning has progressed rapidly to cover a wide range of formal course-based e-Learning packages and products together with a huge variety of complementary or alternative techniques, such as sharing knowledge or links to resources via social/interactive media sites and viewing / participating in online lectures, webinars, podcasts or blogs’ (CIPD, 2020) 

The following provides a guide to identifying and developing digital educational methods that complement or replace classroom-based training:

How do I get started?

Digital Learning can be a combination of methods including informal and self-directed activities (e.g. making use of web-based resources) and structured interventions using virtual environments (e.g. Cisco Webex, MS Teams) or eLearning. Whether it is newly commissioned training (perhaps resulting from a Training Needs Analysis) or a revision of current provision then following these basic principles will help to identify the most appropriate learning method(s) and preparation for a virtual session if that is required.

Purpose/Outcomes: A clear statement of why the training is necessary and what participants are expected to achieve e.g. specific knowledge, particular skills, transferable skills, better understanding, behaviour change.

Audience:

  • Who they are and why they have been identified e.g. single discipline, multi-disciplinary team, self-selection, mandatory. An understanding of these factors will encourage buy-in from participants. 
  • Essential to identify potential barriers to access and mitigate as far as possible.
  • Digital literacy, vital to recognise that not all staff may have the skills or confidence to engage effectively with some aspects of Digital Learning.
  • Disabilities e.g. supporting a deaf colleague in a virtual environment such as MS Teams.
  • Important that delegates have line manager support as this will aid follow-up and application of learning.
  • IT access. Do staff have access to equipment and appropriate software? Some staff may use their own devices e.g. home PC, so you will need to ensure that they are provided with guidance to check for potential access issues.
  • Will there be an expectation that staff will use their own devices e.g. smart phones to access an app?
  • Also important to acknowledge the participant’s physical environment e.g. will they have distractions when accessing MS Teams.
  • Ensure that when planning the session you include opportunity for engagement and interaction where possible.

Evaluation, assessment and reporting requirements:

  • Evaluation can aid measurement of value/effectiveness. An assessment may be required to confirm achievement to an agreed standard.
  • The reporting on evidence of attainment may also be required and consideration given to the most appropriate mechanism e.g. eESS.

Planning for virtual environments (if required) e.g. MS Teams:

  • Promotion (or participant identification) and booking process.
  • Joining instructions – date, start time, duration, session link and any supplementary material.
  • Session planning (further guidance below).

You may also find this Digital Learning Planner useful to help you consider and plan a digital learning experience.

Digital Learning Options

This table sets out a range of common approaches to Digital Learning. These approaches are not mutually exclusive and can (and should) be used in combination.

Resources

Here are two great resources that you should check out:

  • NES provides guides and resources which include an introduction to MS Teams, a guide to transferring face to face training online as well as dates of facilitation training sessions.
  • The College Development Network has produced this really well structured, up to date site that you should not miss.

The following pages offer more specific guidance on the respective approaches. They can be used in combination and a ‘blended’ approach can produce better outcomes. 

e-Learning
Using Web Resources
Using Virtual Environments

Update March 2022 

This resource is being redeveloped. More training will be added when it is confirmed new sessions are scheduled in 2022.

Communications training currently available can be accessed from the headings below:

Anticipatory Care Planning (ACP) Communication Skills Training

We have developed a training session to help staff reflect on the best way to incorporate ACP conversations into their everyday practice.

Provider: Macmillan ACP Programme Team

Duration: 2 hours

Bereavement Awareness Sessions for Staff

These brief sessions aim to increase your understanding, and help you feel better informed and more confident in communicating with and supporting grieving families.

Provider: Child Bereavement UK/NHSGGC Bereavement Service

Duration: 1 hour

Child Bereavement UK Training Website
Communication Skills – Foundation

This Workshop is licensed and is appropriate for all staff groups. The Sage and Thyme Workshop is based upon evidence relating to core communication skills, psychological assessment and support.

The three hour workshop, run by three facilitators, teaches up to 30 delegates on how to use a structured approach for getting in and out of a conversation with someone who is upset or distressed, while providing basic psychological support. The workshop uses a mix of small group work, lectures and interactive rehearsals based on participant’s scenarios to teach and demonstrate a structure approach to noticing distress, hearing concerns and responding helpfully.

NB. In addition to the calendar sessions this training can also be delivered on request to teams or groups.

Provider: Acute Palliative Care Practice Development Team

Duration: 3 hours

Further information about the workshop
Communication Skills – Realistic Conversations: Skills To Support TEP Conversations

A Treatment Escalation Plan (TEP) is a communication tool which is helpful in hospital when a person with serious illness has the potential for acute deterioration or may be coming towards the end of their life. Sometimes doing everything possible may actually lead to harm – to more suffering and distress rather than less – and without any particular gain. What can be done and what should be done may not necessarily be the same thing. Treatment Escalation Plans should be discussed and made based on personalised realistic goals rather than ‘one size fits all’ treatment.

Provider: EC4H

Duration: 75 minutes

EC4H Website
GGC 28: Anticipatory Care Planning

The aim of this module is to provide staff with a general understanding of the Anticipatory Care Planning process. The module is in 6 sections, each covering a different aspect:

  1. What do we mean by Anticipatory Care Planning?
  2. Who needs an Anticipatory Care Plan
  3. Why is Anticipatory Care Planning required?
  4. When should an Anticipatory Care Plan be discussed?
  5. How do we have good Anticipatory Care Planning conversations?
  6. Where can we store and access Anticipatory Care Planning information?

Provider: LearnPro

Duration: 1 hour

Assertiveness

This course is designed to help delegates to understand what assertiveness is, and when to use it. Assertiveness can improve performance and help with the management of difficult people and situations.

Provider: LearnPro

Duration: 45 minutes

British Sign Language – Booking Interpreters

There are over 4000 Deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) in the NHSGGC area. By law, we must provide an interpreter for our Deaf patients, both at health appointments and when they are in hospital. This new video has been produced to show staff how and when to book a British Sign Language Interpreter for patients. It explains why it is so essential to provide interpreting support for our Deaf patients and looks at additional methods of communication.

Provider: LearnPro – Equality and Human Rights Team (CIT)

Duration: 1-2 hours

Conflict and Challenging Behaviour

This course is suitable for staff who have minimal direct contact with patients or members of the public but may be exposed to occasional verbal abuse e.g. in reception areas where staff work behind desks or screens. This course focuses on risk assessment, self awareness, proactive service delivery and good communication skills. Access this training in the Specialist Subject section of LearnPro.

Provider: LearnPro

Duration: 1-2 hours

Conflict Management

In order to manage conflict you will need to learn about the causes of conflict and how you can minimise the effects or prevent conflict from occurring. It is also important to know what do if conflict does occur in order to support your team and deal with any adverse effects.

Provider: LearnPro

Duration: 1-2 hours

Giving and Receiving Feedback

This module will help you understand the value of giving feedback in the workplace, as well as knowing when and how to give it. It is also important that you are able to receive and deal with feedback in order to develop yourself and build constructive working relationships with your colleagues.

Provider: LearnPro

Duration: 1-2 hours

Managing Effective Meetings

An increasingly important communication skill for anyone involved in supervisory management is that of managing effective meetings. Whether the meetings are low key or of great significance, the principles and issues are the same when it comes to chairing them successfully and this module will guide delegates through the skills and tasks required to master. 

Provider: LearnPro

Duration: 1-2 hours

GC231: Carer Awareness Training Core Information

This module offers you the opportunity to explore the principles and practices of the NHSGGC Carers Pathway, how carers are identified, provided with relevant information and signposted to support. 

Provider: Health Improvement

Duration: 30 minutes

Health Improvement Training Website

The Learning and Education service offers a range of development opportunities for all staff from entry into post and throughout the span of your career. From formal qualifications to learning pathways, we will provide you with practical solutions tailored to your needs. This may be by completing a work based qualification, attending a tutor led session or using online learning resources.  

Our Learning, Education and Training Catalogue outlines information on the wide range of tutor led and online courses that are available. Access to online learning is flexible and resources can be accessed from mobile devices, work or home PCs at any time.

Your learning and development should be discussed and reviewed with your line manager or supervisor throughout the year and at your annual Personal Development Planning and Review conversation. Your agreed learning will then be recorded electronically in your Personal Development Plan.

Support for learning is outlined in the section on our staff NHSGGC Bursary Fund.

Contact LE Support Unit

Please use the HR Self-Service Portal for your request and ensure that you add the link to your Favourites for easy access.

How to Raise a ServiceNow Ticket for L&E.mp4 (sharepoint.com)

If your enquiry is urgent or you would prefer to talk to one of the Learning and Education Assistants please contact us by telephone 0141 278 2700 option 3. The team are available at the following times:

  • Monday – 10.00am until 3.00pm
  • Tuesday – 10.00am until 3.00pm
  • Wednesday – 10.00am until 3.00pm
  • Thursday – 10.00am until 3.00pm
  • Friday – 10.00am until 3.00pm

User videos have also been created in order to provide a clear demonstration of how to log an enquiry or request for LE support . The video can made full screen by clicking on the ‘Fullscreen’ arrows at the bottom right of the video.

LE Enquiry – How to raise a Service Now ticket (Video)

Forgotten Passwords and Log in details reset (LearnPro and TURAS)

Learnpro

  1. Click on the Forgotten password link

2- A box will appear below the forgotten password link for an email address to be added and send button clicked

  • A rest link will be emailed to email added above for the password to be reset

TURAS Appraisal

1 – Click on the ‘Forgot your password?’ link.

2 – Add email address and click ‘Send verification code’

3 – A code will then be emailed to the address you gave.   Please leave the TURAS page opened until the code arrives, then copy and past it into the ‘Verification code’ section and click ‘Verify code’ and then ‘Continue’.

4 – This then allows the password to be reset

In House Training and Meeting Room Facilities

If you are planning an event in NHSGGC you should consider delivering this online using MS Teams. If it is essential to use a physical space for your event and require a room(s), there are two internal contacts that you may find helpful in locating the room that best suits your requirements.

Please note that currently all venues are subject to physical distancing guidelines and you should check facilities at time of booking.

Contacts

NHSGGC Work Space Manager
Teaching and Learning Centre, QEUH

Further Information

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Communication Skills Training Framework
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Digital Learning
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Doctors and Dentists in Training (junior doctors)
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Employability and Young People
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Induction Portal
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Internal Training and Meeting Facilities
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Learning, Education and Training Catalogue
Management Development
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Personal Development Planning and Review
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Qualifications
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Staff Bursary Scheme
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Statutory and Mandatory Training
Tobacco Resources Table
Jenny and the Bear

Topic: Tobacco

Description: The “Jenny and the Bear” story book and Name the Teddy competition, are part of a co-ordinated programme which aims to increase awareness of the effects of secondhand smoke on children and what parents/carers can do to ensure their children are not exposed to its harmful effects.

The programme consists of a story being read to pupils by their class teacher, followed by a classroom activity to agree a name for the bear in the story.  The teddy bear names are then entered into a competition and the winners will be awarded a teddy mascot for their class (1 class from each local authority area in GG&C).  Letters are sent out to all primary schools in GG&C at the start of the school year with information on how to register for the programme.

The story of the little girl and her teddy offers the opportunity to explore the themes of secondhand smoke, a favourite toy, rewarding positive behaviours and consideration for others. In addition, all children who take part in the programme will be given a booklet version of the story to take home. It is hoped that this will support parents/carers reading to their children and raising awareness of the issues of secondhand smoke within the wider family.

Type: Lesson Plan, Online Resource, Film, Book

Target group: Early

IT/practical requirements: A video version of this story is available as a YouTube link for live streaming

Implications for staff: None

Cost attached: No

Resource link: NHSGGC: Jenny and the Bear / Name the Teddy

QA Tool: Jenny and the Bear QA Tool

Choices for Life: Liam’s Story (Tobacco)

Topic: Tobacco and Peer Pressure

Description: Togther with PACE Theatre, Choices for Life have produced a series of dramas “Someday” which are all interlinked. They tell the story of Liam, Sophie and Scott as they experience peer pressure, smoking, drugs and alcohol for the first time.

Liam’s story is about a young boy and his school ates who try to persuade him to smoke to fit in with the crowd and the consequences that follow (smoking, peer pressure, fitting in).  The film lasts approximately 15 minutes and can either be watched on its own or as part of the someday series covering other substance misuse topics.  

Type: Online resource, Film

Target group: Second Level

IT/practical requirements: Access to the internet required 

Implications for staff: None

Cost attached: No

Resource link: 

QA Tool: Liam’s Story QA Tool

Smokefree 4 Me

Topic: Tobacco

Description: The Smokefree 4 Me programme is a health education initiative which aims to prevent smoking uptake and encourage young people to make an informed choice to stay smoke free.  The Programme is open to all S1 and S2 classes across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Classes can take part in the programme in different ways depending on the interests and needs of the pupils as well as the amount of time available in class to undertake activities.  The programme is split into five themes:

  • Theme 1:  Health Effects of Smoking
  • Theme 2:  Peer Influence and Decision Making
  • Theme 3:  Smoking and the Law
  • Theme 4:  The Tobacco Industry, Advertising and Promotion
  • Theme 5:  Tobacco, Poverty and the Environment

Each theme has an accompanying lesson plan with background information on the topic, suggested ideas for lesson development and a topical newsletter.

Type: Lesson Plans, Online Resource, Pack

Target group: Third

IT/practical requirements: All secondary schools in Greater Glasgow and Clyde have previously received a hard copy of the pack but please follow the link below for the most recent version with up to date statistics. Some lessons may require IT access in class depending on activities chosen.

Implications for staff: No training required but CPD sessions may be available in each local authority area via your local CPD calendar.

Cost attached: No.

Resource link: Please note: this resource is currently unavailable. Smokefree 4 Me is under review by NHS GGC. A revised version will be linked here once available.

QA Tool: Please note: this resource is currently unavailable. Smokefree 4 Me is under review by NHS GGC. A revised version will be linked here once available.

Trade Winds

Topic: Tobacco

Description: Trade Winds: Learning about Tobacco is an interdisciplinary resource for primary schools and is targeted at P5-P7 pupils (second level).  

The pack covers all curriculum areas and is designed to enable children to extend their learning beyond the health impacts of tobacco to a consideration of broader tobacco issues.

 The pack is split into 7 topic areas:

  • Topic A – Setting the Scene
  • Topic B – History of Tobacco
  • Topic C – Health Effects of Smoking
  • Topic D – Secondhand Smoke
  • Topic E – Cost of Tobacco (Global and Local)
  • Topic F – Influences on Smoking (Media and Peer Pressure)
  • Topic G – Extending Children’s Learning Through the Arts

Type: Lesson Plans, Online Resource, Pack

Target group: Second

IT/practical requirements: All primary schools in Greater Glasgow and Clyde have previously received a hard copy of the pack but please follow the link below for the most recent version with up to date statistics. Some lessons may require IT access in class depending on activities chosen.

Implications for staff:  No training required but CPD sessions may be available in each local authority area via your local CPD calendar.

Cost attached: No

Resource link: Please note: this resource is currently unavailable. Trade Winds is under review by NHS GGC. A revised version will be linked here once available.

QA  Tool: Please note: this resource is currently unavailable. Trade Winds is under review by NHS GGC. A revised version will be linked here once available.

Tobacco-free Secondary Schools

Topic: Tobacco

Description:

By aspiring to be a smoke-free school, schools can support young people to make confident, responsible, effective decisions about their health and wellbeing. There are many different factors that lead young people to smoke and the extent to which smoking is prominent and accepted in the environment around them plays a crucial part. Consistency between what is experienced in the school environment and reinforcing smoke-free messages in the classroom is key.

The pack includes a range of practical tools and resources and is arranged into 2 parts that can be used independently or together:

Part 1 – Guide to becoming a Tobacco-free School

This guide document is intended to support a school through the steps required in order to become a tobacco free school. It explains the background, why it is important and key issues.   This guide replaces the previous “Tobacco-free Schools – Helping You Achieve It” guide by Smokefree Services and Ash Scotland.

The guide breaks down the process into 10 steps – and these are laid out in a very practical way that is easy to follow. There is a suite of templates available to guide the schools through the process – these can be found in Appendix 1 and are fully editable Microsoft Word documents. 

Part 2 – Tobacco-free Schools Teaching Pack

Secondary pack aligned to Curriculum for Excellence 3rd and 4th level (S1-S3) although reference is also made in the pack to the importance of continuing activity through Senior Phase, for which this material would be suitable.

There are 23 different activities over 10 topic areas.   It is not necessary for all activities or topics to be used – teachers are free to “pick and mix”.

Topics covered include:

  • introducing tobacco
  • benefits of being smokefree
  • smoking and health
  • dealing with peer pressure and building confidence
  • e-cigarettes and vaping
  • smoking and mental health
  • smoking and physical activity
  • money money money
  • towards a Smokefree Scotland
  • cigarettes, plastic and the environment

Type: Lesson Plan(s), Online Resource

Target group: Third, Fourth, Senior phase

IT/practical requirements:

Quit Your Way Smokefree Schools have 1 printed copy of the resource for every secondary school in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.  To request your free copy please email: Quityourway.smokefreeschools@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

The pack is also available online:

  1. Visit https://www.ashscotlandmoodle.org.uk/
  2. Select the ‘tobacco-free secondary schools’ course
  3. Create a new account to get started.

If there are any issues accessing the electronic version please contact eLearning@ashscotland.org.uk

Implications for staff: none

Cost attached: none

Resource link: Tobacco-free Secondary Schools

QA Tool: Tobacco-free Secondary Schools QA Tool

Resources Table
Substance Misuse PSE Curriculum Pack

Topic: Substance Misuse: drugs (including NPS), alcohol and tobacco

Description: 

Provides teachers with suggested lessons and resources to support delivery of substance misuse lessons as part of the PSE curriculum in Secondary Schools.  Learners will develop their understanding of the use and misuse of a variety of substances including over the counter and prescribed medicines, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, solvents and new psycho active substances.  They will explore and develop their understanding of the impact of risk taking behaviour on their life choices.  Learners are enabled to make informed personal choices with the aim of promoting healthy lifestyles.

S1 Module

  • Lesson 1 – What is a drug
  • Lesson 2 – Sophie’s Story (Alcohol)
  • Lesson 3 – Peer Pressure
  • Lesson 4 – Understanding the school’s policy on drugs

S2 Module

  • Lesson 1 – Drug names and effects
  • Lesson 2 – Drugs and the law
  • Lesson 3 – So what do you think you know about alcohol?
  • Lesson 4 – Why do people use drugs?

S3 Module

  • Lesson 1 – What’s in a unit?
  • Lesson 2 – Helping other people
  • Lesson 3 – Smoking: attitudes, myths and facts
  • Lesson 4 – Choices (NPS)

S4 Module

  • Lesson 1 – Cannabis: the facts
  • Lesson 2 – Risky situations
  • Lesson 3 – Keeping safe – emergency action
  • Lesson 4 – Social implications of substance misuse

S5 Module

  • Lesson 1 – Alcohol and advertising
  • Lesson 2 – Trouble in town
  • Lesson 3 – Alcohol & Drugs, what do you think?
  • Lesson 4 – Scott’s Story (cannabis)

Type: Lesson Plan(s), Online Resource, Film

Target group: Third; Fourth; Senior phase.

IT/practical requirements: None

Implications for staff: None

Resource link: Substance Misuse PSE Curriculum Pack (zip files)

Cost attached: No

QA Tool: PSE Curriculum Pack QA Tool

Alternative resource links (no zip files):

Substance Misuse Primary Education Lesson Plans

Topic: Alcohol Drugs & Tobacco.

Description: The Substance Misuse Education Working Group have created new lesson plans (Early, First and Second Level) which are based on the Substance Misuse Education Resource Pack developed by Educational Services and NHS staff from West Dunbartonshire. A range of activities are provided which include interactive quizzes, paired working and individual learning. Some lesson plans have follow-up activities to further develop children’s learning on the topic. Home activity exercises have been included in some lessons to reinforce learning and promote discussion between parents/carers and their children. Additional lessons will continue to be developed by the Substance Misuse Education Working group in order to create a framework for substance misuse education.

 Early levelP1 lesson 1 – People who help meP1 lesson 2 – Unsafe situations and emergenciesFirst levelP2 lesson 2 – Decision makingP3 lesson 2 – RisksP3 lesson 3 – Decisions, Decisions!P4 lesson 1 – ConsequencesP4 lesson 2 – Peer pressureP4 lesson 3 – MedicinesP4 lesson 4 – What to do in an emergencySecond levelP5 lesson 1 – What are substances part 1: alcohol and tobaccoP5 lesson 2 – What are substances part 2: drugs and solventsP5 lesson 3 – Consequences – Risks and effectsP5 lesson 4 – Doing the right thingP6 lesson 1 – What are drugs part 1: legal drugsP6 lesson 2 – What are drugs part 2: illegal drugsP6 lesson 3 – RisksP7 lesson 1 – Consequences: drugs and the lawP7 lesson 2 – ResponsibilitiesP7 lesson 3 – Antisocial behaviour and substance misuse

Type: Lesson plans, online resource

Target group: Early; First; Second. 

IT/practical requirements: Access to PC and internet required for some lessons.

Implications for staff: None.

Cost attached: No.

Resource link: Substance Misuse Primary Education Lesson Plans (zip files)

QA Tool: Primary Education Lesson Plans QA Tool

As it is

Topic: Alcohol; Drugs.

Description: The AS IT IS DVD is a resource that tackles the issues of gang fighting, territorialism, offending behaviour and substance misuse. The DVD was produced by a partnership of statutory and voluntary agencies based in Glasgow. Accompanying pack was developed by Glasgow Council on Alcohol.  DVD includes interviews with real people and graphic imagery which some people may find disturbing. The resource challenges entrenched thinking by showing how choices made by gang members have impacted in their own and other people’s lives.  Police Scotland advise that the resource is an early intervention toolkit and can be used with P7, S1 & S2 pupils.  This resource will generate discussion and provoke different thinking with all age groups.  It is recommended that parental consent should be obtained if this resource is to be used with persons under the age of 16. It is strongly recommended that staff view the films and teaching aids prior to use.  If additional hard copies are required please contact Inspector Stevie Kinvig, Police Scotland.

Type: Pack.

Target group: Second; Third; Fourth.

IT/practical requirements: Access to DVD Player/PC & Projector to allow DVD to be played.

Implications for staff: The nature of this resource means that staff should review prior to use, young people may have experienced gang fighting & consequences & as a result may require support during and after use of the resource. DVD contains graphic scenes of violence.

Cost attached: No.

Resource link: TBC

QA Tool:

Buzzin

Topic: Drugs.

Description:  Buzzin explores the impact of solvent abuse on the lives of young people living in the fictional town of Duncastle through the use of  a DVD and lesson plans. The resource aims to raise awareness of dangers and effects of volatile substance abuse.

Type: Online resource.

Target group: Third. 

IT/practical requirements: Internet required to download pack and film.

Implications for staff: Pack has a teachers guide included.

Cost attached: No.

Resource link:  http://www.re-solv.org/education-prevention/

QA Tool: Buzzin QA Tool

Drugs Awareness

Topic: Alcohol; Drugs.

Description:  Drug Awareness is an interactive intervention to introduce the risks and effects of legal and illegal drugs with an alcohol and drugs harm reduction focus. The aim is to raise knowledge and awareness of different legal and illegal drugs and highlight the physical, social and emotional effects of drug use/misuse at a secondary school level and ensure pupils have an understanding of the negative consequences of taking drugs. This intervention uses methods that are interactive, current, and engaging for the young people enabling them to discover information and guidance on drugs.

Type: Lesson plan.

Target group: Third.

IT/practical requirements: List of resources required indicated in facilitator’s notes.

Implications for staff: This resource is normally delivered by GCA in schools.

Cost attached: No.

Resource link: Drugs Awareness (zip)   email@glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org

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Choices For Life: Choices (NPS)

The Choices resource was produced prior to the 2016 Psychoactive Substances Act and shows a young person buying NPS from a shop.  This, however, may be a useful discussion point to demystify any beliefs still held that you can legally purchase NPS from a shop or on-line. This does not detract from the wider learning in the film in relation to risky behaviours and substance misuse in general.

Topic: Drugs (New Psychoactive Substances)

Description: The film focuses on Ben as he is faced with a variety of choices around the topic of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS). This is an interactive video drama where learners get to make the choices for Ben and see the consequences. There are a variety of choices that can be selected.  

Type: Online resource, Lesson Plan, Film

Target group: Fourth level, Senior Phase

IT/practical requirements: Access to the internet required 

Implications for staff: None

Cost attached: None

Resource link: 

QA Tool: Choices QA Tool

Sun, sea and safety

Topic: Alcohol; Drugs

Description:  *Resource linked to Fourth Level E’s and O’s, however use is recommended with Senior Phase students* Sun, Sea and Safety is an interactive intervention to increase knowledge of the impact of alcohol on safety whilst abroad taking a harm reduction focus. The aim is to reduce the negative impact of alcohol use/ misuse while abroad and raise awareness of different risky situations and consequences. This intervention uses methods that are interactive, current, age appropriate and engaging for the young people enabling them to discover information and guidance on alcohol.

Type: Lesson plan.

Target group: Senior phase.

IT/practical requirements: List of resources required indicated in facilitator’s notes.

Implications for staff: This resource is normally delivered by GCA in schools.

Resource download link: Sun Sea Safety (zip)   http://www.glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org/contact/

Cost attached: No.

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Take a Drink

Topic: Alcohol; Drugs

Description: Drama performed by PACE Theatre Company highlighting the dangers of risk taking behaviour to young people, for example, the consequences/situations facing young people under the influence of alcohol and or drugs. The drama follows three characters who attend a party and all have very different experiences due to their excessive alcohol consumption. Follow up workshops are delivered by Glasgow Council on Alcohol to allow discussion about issues raised in the play.  This play is commissioned by NHS GG&C for all Glasgow Secondary Schools at present.  If you are interested in running a similiar project outwith the Glasgow area please contact PACE Theatre Company directly.  Take A Drink 2012 Evaluation Report available on request.

Type: Performance/Drama

Target group: Third; Fourth; Senior phase. 

IT/practical requirements:  Stage area required or large hall depending on audience size. Drama company provide all required equipment including sound equipment.

Implications for staff:  None.

Resource link: http://www.pacetheatre.com

Cost attached: No.

QA Tool:

The Drugs Wheel

Topic: Drugs

Description:  Drugs wheel resource contains up to date names and categories for illegal drugs, new psychoactive substances (drugs formally known as legal highs), solvents and prescription drugs used recreationally.  Can be used to raise awareness during class discussion and the Drugs Wheel game supports young people to work as a group to categorise the drugs.  Could complement a lesson on the effects of drugs. 

Type: Online resource.

Target group: Third; Fourth; Senior phase

IT/practical requirements:  All resources are available for download via the website.  Powerpoint version also available for use on Smart Board.

Implications for staff: None.

Cost attached: No.

Resource link: The Drugs Wheel

QA Tool: QA Tool Drugs – The Drugs Wheel

Young Booze Busters Website

Topic: Alcohol; Drugs; Tobacco.

Description:  Interactive, incentive based information on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.  This online resource contains information for young people and parents/carers as well as video clips, games, competitions and a link to Becky Booze Buster. Provides information on alcohol.  Additonal information on drugs and tobacco has recently been added.

Type: Online interactive resource.

Target group: Third; Fourth.

IT/practical requirements:  Computer with internet access.  You Tube access required to watch videos.  Link to Becky Booze Busters is via Facebook or email.

Implications for staff: None.

Cost attached: No.

Resource link: http://www.geaap.org     Young Booze Busters

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Choices For Life Film: Scott’s Story (Drugs-Cannabis)

Topic: Drugs (Cannabis)

Description:  Together with PACE Theatre, Choices for Life have produced a series of dramas “Someday” which are all interlinked. They tell the story of Liam, Sophie and Scott are they experience peer pressure, smoking, drugs and alcohol for the first time and must face the consequences that lead from it. 

Scott’s story is about a young adult who decides to use cannabis to help him cope with stress. The film shows how this choice impacts his life. Explores many of the consequences of cannabis: its effects on relationships, motivation, school work, reliability and drug driving.  The film lasts approximately 15 minutes and can either be watched on its own or as part of the Someday series covering related themes. 

Type: Online resource, Film

Target group: Third Level, Fourth Level, Senior Phase

IT/practical requirements: Access to the internet required 

Implications for staff: None

Cost attached: None

Resource link: 

QA Tool: Scott’s Story QA Tool

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