This week, students took part in their second workshop delivered by No Limits.
The session supports the PSHE curriculum (2026), particularly the Health and Wellbeing and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) strands, with a focus on drugs, alcohol, vaping, and risk-taking behaviours.
The workshop focused on harm reduction, enabling students to develop the knowledge and skills needed to make safe, informed, and responsible choices.
PSHE curriculum links:
Health and Wellbeing
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Understanding how substance use can affect physical and mental health
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Recognising how risk increases with quantity and mixing of substances
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Identifying short- and long-term health risks associated with drugs, alcohol, nicotine, and vaping
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Developing strategies to reduce harm and prioritise personal safety and wellbeing
Living in the Wider World
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Evaluating risk and understanding consequences of choices
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Building decision-making skills in real-life scenarios
Learning activities included:
Activity: Mixing Substances – Risk Ladder (Low to High Risk)
Students explored how different substances present varying levels of risk, including:
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Nicotine pouches
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Caffeine
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Alcohol
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Vaping
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Prescribed substances
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Unknown substances
Key learning points reinforced that:
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Risk increases with the amount used
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Risk increases when substances are mixed
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Unknown substances carry significantly higher risk
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Understanding the impact of steroids on hormones and muscle development
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Awareness of long-term risks such as heart disease, liver damage, hormonal imbalance (e.g. acne, swelling), canver and mood changes (including ‘roid rage’)
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Understanding risks linked to needle use, including infection, HIV, hepatitis, and scarring
This session supports students in developing health literacy, risk awareness, and protective behaviours, as outlined in the PSHE curriculum (2026).
Any questions please call Mrs Foster or use information above to contact No Limits.
