Bromley Changes Young People's Drug and Alcohol Services

Training and workshops for professionals, pupils, parents and carers

For secondary school pupils

Assembly: A presentation introducing our service, a brief overview of common drugs, the law and some basic safety information. 30 minutes

Workshops: Suitable for one class of pupils, or for smaller, more targeted groups

  • 60 minutes (mainstream education): Interactive presentation introducing our service, an overview of different drugs/alcohol with some safety information, engaging in conversations around teenage substance use, peer influence, etc.
  • 30 minute (alternative education/SEND students): As above, but adapted to the specific needs of the group.

These can also be delivered to young people aged over 18 with additional learning needs. Please email [email protected] to discuss the needs of your group.

Professionals:

Introduction to our service (30 mins): For bigger events or fitting into a team meeting. Introduces our different support pathways, how to make a referral, and key substance use and safeguarding issues.

Training:

  • 60 mins: A presentation to introduce our different support pathways, provide an overview of current drug trends, safeguarding issues, how to talk with young people, signposting and making a referral, with question time at the end.
  • 90 mins: As above, but more conversational and with questions taken throughout.

Parent and carers

This training can be be organised via professionals who work with parents and carers.

Training:

  • 60 mins: Provide an overview of current drug trends, safeguarding; biases, conversation starters, signposting and making a referral.
  • 90 mins: As above, but more conversational, with questions taken throughout.

Online training

Please see our Eventbrite page for upcoming events.

Regularly covered topics include:

  • Introductions for parents and professionals
  • Drug trends

  • Our support offer for young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities)

     

Training Dates

You can register for any of these events on our Eventbrite page.

DatesTrainingDescription
23rd SeptemberYoung People’s Substance Misuse – Special Educational NeedsA look at how we tailor our support for young people with SEND and how their experiences and risk can be different to others
21st October 2026Intro to Drugs & Alcohol for ProfessionalsOverview of alcohol and drugs, safeguarding, signposting and more.
25th November 2026Young People’s Substance Misuse – Special Educational NeedsA look at how we tailor our support for young people with SEND and how their experiences and risk can be different to others
9th December 2026Intro to Drugs & Alcohol for ProfessionalsOverview of alcohol and drugs, safeguarding, signposting and more.