8th May 2026
Following a pilot and trial across 9 primary schools in Dorset, and informed by our NHS-commissioned vaping work across Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Inverclyde over the last 18 months, we are thrilled to make openly available a suite of KS2 resources to help children keep themselves safe from vaping and nicotine.
Mapped to RSHE requirements, they are designed to complement bought in programmes such as Coram Scarf and Jigsaw, adding depth and nuance. We also offer staff training to build confidence and knowledge, see below.
The free comprehensive vaping resources for Key stage 2 for schools include a suite of stand-alone games, pictures, activities, lesson plans, PowerPoints and implementation guidance available for you to download and use!
Every game and activity has been tested by pupils in years 4, 5 and 6, as well as being informed and shaped by class tutors and head teachers. We are deeply grateful to the following schools who either were members of our steering group or facilitated the pilot.
Gary Spracklen, Head of The Prince of Wales School and vaping working group member commented, ‘ I’m really impressed with how comprehensive and engaging the resource is. The breadth of activities — from “Conscience Alley” to “Vaping and the Environment” — ensures that pupils not only gain factual knowledge but also develop critical thinking skills, resilience and strategies to make healthy choices. I particularly value the attention given to safeguarding considerations and signposting to support, which will be crucial in ensuring sensitive delivery in classrooms’.
***Free Training***
Whilst our resources are good to go, our free training can really build staff confidence with the games and activities. We can work with you either online or in person, with single settings or across multi-academy trusts and with groups of schools. An hour to two hours is all we need to make a big difference. We can also co-deliver to pupils, with group follow-up discussions to embed confidence in the subject matter. Please get in touch with your regional Talk About Trust Manager for this additional support.
Contacts:
South West and Midlands
Karen Perryman: karen@talkabouttrust.org
Sarah Boyle: sarah@talkabouttrust.org
North
Kathryn Arnott-Gent: kathryn@talkabouttrust.org
London and South East
Amy Hebben-Wadey: amy@talkabouttrust.org
Scotland
Ailsa Christie: ailsa@talkabouttrust.org
Other areas
Kate Hooper: kate@talkabouttrust.org
DOWNLOAD THE SCOTLAND VERSION HERE
More about the programme
The Talk About Trust has 16 years' experience of delivering CPD accredited drug education and training and providing award winning PSHE resources in secondary schools. These Key Stage 2 resources complement our Drug Alcohol and Nicotine resources for Key stage 3 Talk about Drug, Alcohol and Nicotine Education tool kit | Talk About Trust
These resources provide adaptable materials designed to suit the knowledge and experience of young people aged 8-10. By making these resources accessible, the Talk About Trust aims to support teachers and youth practitioners in educating pupils about the risks and consequences of vaping, while fostering critical thinking, resilience, and essential life skills. Through engaging content, interactive activities, and thought-provoking reflection exercises, the resources encourage pupils to:
o Critically analyse what is in a vape and its potential effects on their health and the environment.
o Explore the social influences, such as peer pressure and marketing tactics, that may lead to vaping, and develop strategies to resist them.
o Reflect on their own values and choices to promote informed, confident decision-making and advocacy for a vape-free lifestyle.
Full drug education resources for Key stage 2 to follow in 2027
Due to a rise in early use of inhalants (such as NOS), the negative impact of energy drink use and the importance of preparing pupils for transition, we are extending our primary Key stage 2 programme for Years 4, 5 and 6 to ensure that the RSHE statutory guidance is met, namely, that by the end of primary school, pupils should know the facts about legal and illegal harmful substances and associated risks, including smoking, alcohol use and drug-taking.
Much more than this, the resources will feed into RHSE requirements on diet and exercise, sleep, mental and physical health, consent and healthy relationships.