Personal Development

• What is addiction?

  An inability to stop using something harmful
• What is a habit?

  A settled tendency that is hard to give up
• What are internal influences?

  Desires, likes, dislikes, and personal values
• What are external influences?

  Community members, family, culture, and media
• What does carcinogenic mean?

  Something that can cause or promote cancer
• What does toxic mean?

  Poisonous and causing long-term harm
• What is a stimulant?

  A substance that raises physiological activity
• What is passive smoking?

  Involuntary inhaling of smoke from others
• What is a drug?

  A substance with physiological effects when ingested
• What support resources are available for addiction and substance misuse?

  • ChildLine: 0800 1111
  • Young Minds: www.youngminds.org.uk
  • Samaritans: 116 123
  • Talk to Frank: https://www.talktofrank.com
• What is the Unifrog platform used for?

  • Supports informed decisions about futures
  • Provides tools for all year groups
  • Offers information related to interests and aspirations
• What types of information can be found on apprenticeship websites?

  • Different apprenticeship schemes
  • Application processes
  • General career information
• What are the educational pathways after Year 11?

  • Apprenticeships
  • FE College: 'A' Levels, NVQ, BTEC
  • 6th Form: 'A' Levels