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Table 1 Aims and learning objectives of KAT classroom preparation stated in the Teachers' Pack

From: Preventing alcohol misuse in young people aged 9-11 years through promoting family communication: an exploratory evaluation of the Kids, Adults Together (KAT) Programme

1. Questionnaire

   Aim: To establish children's baseline knowledge of alcohol and its misuse.

2. (Literacy/PSE)

   Aim: Alcohol (effects and consequences) theme linked to teaching children useful skills in collecting data

   Learning objective: To focus on alcohol and its effects and consequences

3. (Literacy/Art/PSE)

   Aim: Alcohol (effects and consequences) theme linked to teaching children skills in art and design

   Learning objectives:

• To design an alcohol information poster

• To design a poster advertising KAT Family event

• To design an invitation (inviting parents/carers to the KAT Family Event)

• To focus on alcohol and its effects and consequences

4. (Drama/Role-play)

   Aim: To raise awareness of the effects of alcohol within families

   Learning objectives:

• To raise awareness of the effects of alcohol use in family situations and how this might affect children

• To enhance participants' reflection on these issues and their attitudes and values related to their alcohol use and how this impacts on their families and the wider community.