· The school actively discourages the misuse or illegal supply of drugs on or off the school premises.
· We aim to help our students by maintaining an effective programme of health and drug education within the curriculum, as we believe that this is an essential part of their personal development.
· Fundamental to our school's values and practices is the principle of sharing the responsibility for education with parents by keeping them informed at all times.
· The school is committed to the health and safety of all its members and will take appropriate action to safeguard their well-being.
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Drug awareness education is an integral part of the school's programme of Personal Health and Social Education and part of our policy of being a health-promoting school. The programme will be delivered in a supportive environment by a well-trained PHSE team. The Head of PHSE will ensure that the school and governors are aware of up-to-date educational good practice and necessary training needs.
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Within the pastoral system of the school an ethos will be encouraged that enables students to feel confident enough to discuss any problems or concerns with staff. Students will be made aware that staff have access to helping agencies and will deal with such matters in a professional and caring way. The Drugs Policy team will take responsibility for co-ordinating the school's approach to drug incidents, the Head will take overall responsibility and will inform the governors if necessary.
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