Drug and Substance Misuse Policy

The purpose of this policy is to:

Clarify the legal requirements and responsibilities of the school
Reinforce and safeguard the health and safety of all staff, pupils, governors, parents/carers, external agencies and the wider community
Clarify the school’s approach to drugs for all staff, pupils, governors, parents/carers, external agencies and the wider community
Give guidance on developing, implementing and monitoring the drug education programme (through our PSHE scheme of work)
Enable staff to manage drugs, alcohol and illegal substances on the school premises, and any incidents involving such that may occur, with confidence and consistency, and in the best interests of those involved
Ensure that the response to incidents involving drugs, alcohol and illegal substances compliments the overall approach to drug education and the values and ethos of the school
Provide a basis for evaluating the effectiveness of the school’s drug education programme and the management of incidents involving illegal and other unauthorised drugs

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