The main emphasis of our work in relation to drugs is the safety of our pupils. This policy is intended to ensure all pupils are supported consistently whether on or around school premises and whenever the school is responsible for their welfare. At Dunston Hill, we recognise that some drugs can have beneficial effects, but we also regard every drug as representing potential for harm. For this reason, all drugs need appropriate and responsible care and management. In order to be able to make informed choices, staff and pupils need to understand the nature of drugs they may come into contact with, their social and legal status and their uses and effects. These choices will include decisions about the use of medicines as well as non-medicinal drugs. It is our aim to help all our pupils to be able to take their place safely in a world where a wide range of drugs exists.
Drugs Policy
The main emphasis of our work in relation to drugs is the safety of our pupils. This policy is intended to ensure all pupils are supported consistently whether on or around school premises and whenever the school is responsible for their welfare. At Dunston Hill, we recognise that some drugs can have beneficial effects, but we also regard every drug as representing potential for harm. For this reason, all drugs need appropriate and responsible care and management. In order to be able to make informed choices, staff and pupils need to understand the nature of drugs they may come into contact with, their social and legal status and their uses and effects. These choices will include decisions about the use of medicines as well as non-medicinal drugs. It is our aim to help all our pupils to be able to take their place safely in a world where a wide range of drugs exists.
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