Our team at Drug and Alcohol Education Services invite you to engage in a mutually beneficial opportunity. We aim to collaborate with schools and community services to bring about joint objectives such as PSHE (Personal Social Health Education), Employer Staff Dvelopment and training . Our team of LIVED EXPERINCE educators and practitioners aim to provide young people and adults with credible knowldge, skills and ability. We use our past personal experince of drug and alcohol use alongside our extensive professional practitioner experince to deliver drug and alcohol education and awareness
Wrenn Academy Enfield
Our team were invited back this year facilitate year 10 students focus day. The students particiapated in a number of sessions including, Vaping, Smoking , Drug and Alcohol Awareness coupled with three lived expernce talks. The stuents were invited to ask question
Feedback....
‘’I enjoyed hearing the stories of the speakers, I found them touching and their characters were relatable’’ - Year 10 student
‘’I enjoyed listening to lives the guest speakers had to endure as it gave me a lot of insight into the negative impacts drugs and alcohol abuse can have’’ Student Year 10 Wrenn Academy
"Karen that was a awesome workshop" KICC NAFA - Community Outreach Group
After speaking with several students, it seemed that their eyes were opened to the dangers surrounding these topics. Some clearly had no idea how something as ‘simple’ as vaping can cause such damaging effects. Overall, the experience was wholesome and well delivered. - Teacher Wrenn Academy
Metropolitan School Frankfurt
Metropolitan School Frankfurt is exceptional. It is warm and welcoming. It provides an excellent international education to 750 students from 55 countries. DAES, delivered awareness sessions across all year groups, teachers and parents. The feedback. below we recieved was extremely postive.
Attending the Drug and Alcohol Education Service session was an eye-opening experience. As a grade 12 student, I went in with some skepticism, expecting a lecture that might feel preachy or disconnected from my reality. However, I was pleasantly surprised.
The session was incredibly informative without being condescending . Instead of just bombarding us with statistics and scare tactics, Karen and Philip shared their own personal stories of addiction and recovery. Hearing from individuals who had firsthand experience with substance abuse made the message hit home in a way that statistics never could.
As an educator, I found the session to be incredibly informative, offering a comprehensive understanding of the issues surrounding substance abuse among young people.
What truly set this presentation apart was the authenticity brought by the speakers who shared their personal journeys of addiction and recovery. Hearing from individuals who have walked that path themselves added a layer of credibility and empathy that is often missing from traditional drug education programs. Their stories were raw, honest, and deeply moving, making a lasting impact on everyone in the room.
Overall, the visit from the Drug and Alcohol Education Service was an invaluable addition to our school's efforts in promoting student well-being. It not only raised awareness about the risks associated with substance abuse but also fostered a sense of empathy and understanding among students. Students were highly engaged, and it opened the door for important conversations to continue with trusted adults at school.
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Royal Latin School
Phillip was an engaging speaker and our students really liked him.
As Phillip and I discussed at the end, it is so impactful when young people hear real life stories from outside organisations. Phillip shared his experiences candidly and answered questions students had about his previous habits very openly. I asked for some hard-hitting messages and Phillip brought plenty of these.
Teacher - Royal Latin School
Wren Academy Enfield 30th January
Wren welcomed our team to deliver a "Risk Awareness" day to year thier 10 students. The day combined two teaching sessions, practical participation, supported by two lived experince talks with a Q & A session. The students and teachers were both warm and welcoming leading to a day of student participation teaching and learning.
Mr Kobra - Teacher of Mathamatics, Computer Science & PE Who organised the day when asked for feedback decribed the day and our input as "Quality" along with the many thanks and questions we recived from students and teachers.
A good day as part of our committment to reduce drug and alcohol related harms....
Our sessions are designed using national the body for PSHE education guidlines
This year we are also delivering workshops to help you plan relationships , sex and health education lessons by providing speakers who share thier honest and frank relationships lived experince. With a view to supporting students to make healthier lifestyle choices
In other news...Session Delivered - - Our team visited Hurlingham School to deliver drug and alcohol awareness session to year 6 students . The students particpated well, asked lots of question and when asked " said they enjoyed learning new information" . The session was followed up with a presentaion to parents as part of a whole school approach
DAES.. willl be vistng Balcarras School in May to deliver our yearly PSHE lesson to theyear 10 students.
Feedback..... King's Ely Senior school
We were lucky enough to have Holly from Drug and Alcohol Education services with us. She was an excellent speaker and our pupils were so engaged when she told her story. The service was easy to book and tailored to our needs, they were flexible with dates and timings and we would recommend them to any school looking for PSHE speakers. We look forward to booking them again next year!
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