County Lines Presentation Lesson

The "County Lines Presentation Lesson" is a comprehensive educational resource designed to inform Key Stage 2 pupils about the serious issue of county lines, where gangs exploit children to sell drugs in rural areas. The lesson includes a sensitive warning about the topics of gangs and drugs, and emphasizes the importance of seeking help if students feel worried, directing them to a specific slide for guidance. The lesson features expert insights from Duncan Evans, County Lines Lead for Child Exploitation at the National County Lines Coordination Centre, who emphasizes the importance of young people's voices in addressing this issue.

Throughout the lesson, students are introduced to key terms such as 'gang', 'drugs', 'county lines', 'grooming', 'drug dealers', and 'exploited', ensuring they understand the vocabulary necessary to discuss the subject matter. Real-life scenarios are presented to illustrate how children might be manipulated or coerced into illegal activities, such as selling drugs for gangs. The lesson plan includes a range of activities, from video analysis and table tasks to class discussions, enabling students to engage with the material and consider the complexities of the issue, including whether children involved in county lines should be considered criminals or victims. The lesson is designed to foster critical thinking and empathy, as well as to provide students with the knowledge to recognize warning signs and understand the importance of seeking help.