This DVD teaches that, although drinking alcohol is a common social activity, drinking too much and too often can cause serious harm to yourself and those around you. The viewer is taught the effect too much alcohol has on the body as it can slowly damage the different organs and can cause death. It is particularly dangerous for pregnant women to drink alcohol as it can have an effect on their unborn child’s health. The lesson teaches the dangers of trying to drive, operate machinery and look after children under the influence of alcohol as it slows down reactions and can cause someone to put their own life or others lives in danger. The viewer is taught the dangers of how alcohol can change a person’s behaviour and cause violence or depression. The lesson teaches to drink alcohol in moderation as it is expensive and harmful to your health and can cause harm to those around you.

This lesson teaches the viewer how to make compost to provide a natural fertiliser to help their crops grow better.

Compost can be easily and inexpensively made using natural resources. The lesson teaches how to make it using a mixture of natural materials including leaves and animal manure.

The lesson teaches where to build a compost pile and the conditions to keep it in to create the best possible compost. Compost is an invaluable part of growing good crops and the lesson provides straightforward instructions on how to make it.

This DVD teaches the importance of looking after your teeth to avoid getting infections or diseases.

The viewer is taught how to keep their teeth and gums healthy by avoiding sweets and fizzy drinks and by eating lots of fruit and vegetables.

It is also important for them to brush their teeth daily and teach their children to do so as well. The lesson shows the viewer how to make their own toothbrush and dental floss if these items are not available.

The DVD advises the viewer to seek immediate medical help if they are in pain or have any problems with their teeth.

This lesson is based on material created by Ann Seal for the protective behaviours training partnership, widely used in schools in the UK

We all have the right to feel safe, all the time.

This lesson talks about times when we might not feel safe – what are the warning signs that we should look out for and what can we do to feel safe again.

It encourages children to be persistent in asking for help if they feel scared, not to keep unsafe secrets, and to exercise caution with people they don’t know.

It goes on to talk about online communication, which is becoming more common for children of all ages all over the world, and the need for all of us to be sure that we know who we are talking to and to keep our personal information secure.

This DVD teaches boys and young teenagers about the physical and emotional changes they will go through to become a man.

The lesson discusses how their body will grow and change and how their feelings and behaviour may become different.

The lesson aims to teach the viewer what is normal and that the changes are all part of a natural process, so they shouldn't be worried or embarrassed. The DVD looks at the topics of circumcision, contraception and sex as well as the importance of good hygiene. The DVD aims to teach about the changes that happen during puberty so the viewer is prepared and ready for them.
The viewer is advised to talk to an older relative or friend if they have any concerns.

This DVD teaches boys and young teenagers about the physical and emotional changes they will go through to become a man.

The lesson discusses how their body will grow and change and how their feelings and behaviour may become different.

The lesson aims to teach the viewer what is normal and that the changes are all part of a natural process, so they shouldn't be worried or embarrassed. The DVD looks at the topics of circumcision, contraception and sex as well as the importance of good hygiene. The DVD aims to teach about the changes that happen during puberty so the viewer is prepared and ready for them.
The viewer is advised to talk to an older relative or friend if they have any concerns.

This online lesson teaches teenagers the importance of safe sex and how it can reduce the risk of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases.

HIV and sexually transmitted diseases can be passed on through unsafe sex.

The viewer is taught the importance of using contraception to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. The viewer is taught that not having sex is the best way to avoid sexually transmitted diseases.

The lesson suggests that rather than having sex, teenagers can talk and kiss each other; sex is not the only way to be close with their partner.

If a person does decide to have sex, the lesson teaches them to think it through carefully and ensure it is with someone they know and trust.

At the end of the lesson oral and anal sex are briefly discussed because these methods are used in place of contraception in some settings but can be particularly dangerous in terms of the risk of spreading sexually transmitted diseases.
If preferred, we can provide an alternative version of this lesson without these references. Please contact us for more information about this.