Tobacco-free schools resources

Tobacco Free School

By reviewing and updating the way tobacco education is delivered in school you can actively promote a smoke-free culture in your school.

ASH Scotland's tobacco-free schools resources are linked to the Curriculum for Excellence and include a range of practical tools to deliver high quality education on smoking, health and wellbeing.

Tobacco-free schools resource pack

Tfs 1 All of our resources are designed to equip young people with the skills and confidence to make responsible decisions on smoking and their health and wellbeing.

The tobacco-free schools resource pack addresses a range of themes including e-cigarettes, finances, mental health, the benefits of being smoke-free, dealing with pressure, building confidence and resilience.

There’s a focus on active group tasks, group discussion, links to video clips, game based activities and printable resources to allow staff to develop lessons relevant to the learning needs of the young people you work with.

Access the tobacco-free schools pack:

Every secondary school in Scotland is eligible for one FREE copy of the resource pack. Email us to request a copy.

The tobacco-free schools pack, additional resources, tools and templates are also available online. To access the pack:

Visit https://www.ashscotlandmoodle.org.uk/
Select the ‘tobacco-free secondary schools’ course
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Recognition and accreditation for schools

Become a tobacco-free school

Our ten step guide guides schools through the process of creating a health promoting smoke-free policy . By downloading the tobacco-free schools pack you'll find the tools and guidance you need to work towards tobacco-free school status.

Sign the Charter

Scottish schools who take steps towards becoming smoke-free can gain recognition for their efforts by becoming a supporter of Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco-free Generation. Supporting the Charter shows your school’s support for creating a tobacco-free generation by 2034

Young people, e-cigarettes and vaping

Nicotine Vaping Products (NVPs or e-cigarettes) have been available for just over a decade in Scotland. There are particular considerations for schools and settings engaging with young people on this issue. Take a look at our simple guide for schools on e-cigs and vaping.

Videos and case studies

This approach and the resources have been successfully piloted by secondary schools across the NHS Lothian area. Read the project report and evaluation here.
In this video Bathgate Academy and Deans Community High School talk about the benefits of integrating tobacco education across the curriculum.

Read our interview with guidance teacher about Newbattle Community High School’s journey to becoming a tobacco-free school.
Spartan's Alternative School has embraced smoking prevention activities and puts an emphasis on pupil welfare and health and wellbeing. Read more about their approach here.
Broxburn Academy's senior pupils have taken on the role of 'smoke-free ambassadors.’ They have a leading role in raising awareness of the school’s newly developed tobacco-free policy. Read more about how Broxburn embraced the project's whole-school approach here.
In this short animated video from Royal High School a teacher explains their journey to becoming a tobacco-free school.