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Drinkaware response to improvements in the teaching of personal, social, health and economic education

23 Jul 2010

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Chris Sorek, chief executive of Drinkaware, responds to the Ofsted report 'Personal, social, health and economic education in schools' released today

Responding to the Ofsted report, ‘Personal, social, health and economic education in schools’, released today, Chris Sorek, Chief Executive of alcohol awareness charity

Drinkaware, says:

 

“Given the importance of the subject, it is worrying that alcohol education in schools is weak.  

 

“Drinkaware research shows that the transition from primary to secondary school is when children’s attitudes to alcohol change, therefore it is vital that education about alcohol and its effects is introduced at this point. If this point is missed, it is often the case that it’s an uphill struggle to change attitudes to alcohol thereafter.

 

“We will only tackle Britain’s binge drinking culture by changing attitudes over the long term. This has to start in schools if we are to successfully influence the next generation.

 

“Schools, parents, charities, youth workers, and government all need to work together to encourage young people to avoid drinking at an early age and protect them from the dangers of alcohol misuse.

 

“Parents and professionals who want to talk to young people about alcohol can find advice at www.drinkaware.co.uk/talking-to-under-18s.”

 

 

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Notes to Editors:

 

  • Drinkaware advises men to stay within the recommended guidelines of 3-4 units of alcohol per day (equivalent of a pint and a half of lager) and women to stay within 2-3 units per day (equivalent of a 175ml glass of wine).
  • Drinkaware provides consumers with information to make informed decisions about the effects of alcohol on their lives and lifestyles. Our public education programmes, grants, expert information, and resources help create awareness and effect positive change. An independent charity established in 2007, Drinkaware works alongside the medical profession, the alcohol industry and government to achieve its goals.  For further information visit www.drinkaware.co.uk 
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