Free four-week course covers drugs, alcohol and gambling
November 4, 2026A programme covering drugs, alcohol, vaping and gambling is available to pupils in Years 5 to 13.
The course is described as a free, four-week education programme for young people. The information provided does not specify when it will run or how pupils can take part.
The listed topics are drug use, alcohol, vaping and gambling. No further details are given about the course content, who will deliver it or whether the sessions will be held in schools or another setting.
Information for pupils and families
The programme is aimed at a broad range of school years, from Year 5 through to Year 13. The announcement does not set out any additional eligibility requirements, such as a particular school, age group within those years or previous experience with the topics.
It also does not give details about the length or frequency of individual sessions, the number of places available, or whether pupils would attend as a group. No start date, deadline or booking process is included in the information available.
Families or schools seeking to find out whether the course is suitable for a particular pupil will need further information about its delivery and registration. The announcement identifies the programme’s four subject areas and overall duration, but does not describe what pupils will learn or whether the course includes advice or support beyond education.
