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Peer Influence, Substance Use & Gang Awareness – PSHE Unit (KS3/KS4)
This fully resourced PSHE unit explores the real-life dangers of peer pressure, substance misuse, and gang exploitation, supporting schools delivering the Autumn 1: Health & Wellbeing theme from the PSHE Association’s Secondary Thematic Programme Builder.
Designed for KS3 or KS4, these lesson packs develop pupils’ confidence in navigating peer relationships, managing risk, and making safe, informed decisions about their wellbeing and future.

✅ What’s Included:
• 8 Editable PowerPoint Lessons
• Student Worksheet Resources
• Mindfulness Extension Activities
• Bonus County Lines Intervention Booklet for at-risk students (multi-session)
• Fully Editable Assessment & Confidence Checkers
• Teacher Notes on Key Slides
• Ready-to-use Starter & Plenary Bank

📚 Lesson Topics:
☞ What Is a Drug? Introduction to Substances
☞ Managing Friendships & Influences
☞ Peer-on-Peer Abuse, Bullying & Pressure
☞ Understanding County Lines Gangs
☞ Carrying a Knife – The Law and Consequences
☞ Knife Crime and Community Safety
☞ Why You Should Avoid Gangs
☞ County Lines in Detail – Exploitation & Prevention

🎯 Learning Outcomes:
• Understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships
• Recognise and resist negative peer pressure and ‘group think’
• Identify assertive vs passive/aggressive behaviour
• Explore the legal and emotional consequences of carrying weapons
• Understand the risks of drug and alcohol use, including addiction and dependency
• Build strategies for keeping safe and seeking help
• Develop awareness of exploitation through gangs and criminal activity

Curriculum Compatibility
This PSHE unit covers all three PSHE Association core themes:
🧠 Health and Wellbeing
💬 Relationships
🌍 Living in the Wider World
Mapped to Programme of Study references:
H24, H25, H27, H28, H29, R1, R20, R37, R42, R44, R45, R46, R47
Aligned with current DfE Statutory RSE and Health Education guidance.

Why Choose Cre8tive Curriculum?
Our mission is to empower teachers with creative, high-quality resources that inspire critical thinking and independent learning in students. Every product is fully editable and designed to be ready-to-teach, helping schools deliver impactful, compliant, and engaging PSHE lessons without the stress.

Product Code: C8/PA/TMxx
Equip your students with the tools to stay safe, think independently, and make informed decisions in the modern world.