School Drug & Addiction Talks
Understanding the effects that the recreational use of addictive substances can have on people's lives is vital in today's world. More and more schools are seeking the help of independent experts to educate their pupils in this area and offer professional support to anyone suffering from the disease of addiction.
Simon Leigh is very skilled at providing interactive lectures to classes of all ages on the real dangers of addiction and the different types of addictive substances available. In addition to talking to the children, he very often conducts evening talks to the parents to keep them abreast of what their child is learning and to offer them the same guidance and advice.
Support is also available to any member of staff who may be suffering from the stresses of their work and who, increasingly commonly, find themselves becoming dependent on some form of addictive substance or behaviour.
Eating Disorder and bespoke lectures are also available upon request.
"The boys have almost universally found the content of the discussions and his approach to be beneficial and informative...It has proved to be very useful having somebody who is not a teacher or not closely connected to the school to talk to the children." Craig Watson, Deputy Head.
"There is no doubt that the power of his words will have had an effect on the way that those addressed perceive drug abuse...Feedback from pupils and parents was universally positive...I would be happy to recommend Simon to any school which is seeking to put on this kind of event" Helen Lawson, Head of RE and PSHE.
"The session lasted for 2 hours and the pace never dropped for a moment!" Simon Stringer, Deputy Head.
"I think the boys, especially, gained from listening to you and we look forward to you coming in again during the next academic year" Vivian Thomas, Headmaster.
"Simon has given talks to Years 9, 10 and 12 and the feedback from all years was very positive. His talks were engaging and very informative with a comprehensive overview of the facts concerning a wide range of drugs and the consequences of addiction...the girls found his story compelling." Barbara Pomeroy, Deputy Head.
"The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive...As a school we would be more than willing to endorse you." Emma Duggan, Teacher.
"Simon's talk was much better than any previous drug education I got at school, it was much more memorable." Student.
"Effective, informative and credible." Student.
"Well pitched, I learnt new things." Student.
"Simon has visited North Bridge House Prep School on two occasions...The subject of the first talk was addiction and the second was drug taking. Both presentations were very well delivered and the boys learnt a lot, which led to many thought provoking questions...We would recommend him as he knows his subject matter well and pitches the talk at the children's level...We look forward to booking Simon again next year." Brodie Bibby, Headmaster.
"Simon discussed the facts of drug abuse at the right level for the pupil audience without diminishing the serious message of the terrible impact a drug addiction can have on anyone's life. An essential lesson for all young people in today's society." Nicola Nicoll, Head of Science
Awaiting Testimonial
"I was in the audience last night when you spoke to Year 7 and 8 parents and wanted to say a warm thank you for your very useful and frank talk. It clearly impressed my son, who is in Year 7, and gave us as parents a real boost in knowing that we need to prepare for some real conversations on the drugs issue, and some very helpful pointers on how to do so. I very much hope the Headmaster will bring you back next year to give the boys the follow-up talk." Anonymous Parent