Parent/Carer Information Sessions

A Government Paper on Drug Prevention Initiatives states that "Parents have significant needs of their own in relation to drug education and coping skills yet parental support is fundamental to the delivery of effective drug prevention work in schools".

Drug presentations for parents, are offered to all schools in Bucks completely free of charge. The hosting school invites their parents to an evening presentation by Janet Rowley the Project Manager from DPEAP. Janet provides basic balanced drugs information via a PowerPoint presentation, followed by a question/answer session.

Parents will have a chance to see what each individual drug looks like and the paraphernalia that is used with it. They hear the latest street names used and are given guidance on how to recognise the signs of use for the individual drugs. The presentation prepares the parent/carer for an informed discussion on drug abuse, with their young people.