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Guidelines for the Management of Incidents of Drug Misuse in Schools

SCHOOL DRUG SAFETY TEAM

Contents

FOREWORD

SCHOOL DRUG SAFETY TEAM MEMBERSHIP

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

1. Introduction

• remit
• terminology
• background and scope
• context

2. Being prepared

• remits, confidentiality and referral
• education authorities and links with other agencies
• procedures for dealing with incidents involving pupils
• procedures for dealing with incidents involving adults
• procedures for dealing with incidents involving staff
• recording an incident
• review of local policies and procedures
• staff development
• parental and pupil involvement
• arrangements for pastoral care and health and safety
• needles and syringes
• media attention

3. Managing an incident involving drug misuse

• key steps
• if medical help is required
• if medical help is not required
• managing the arrival of parents and police where police involvement is necessary
• responding to the media

4. Action required following incident involving drug misuse

• managing the pupil after an incident involving drugs
• communication and handling within the school community
• involvement of drug support agencies
• de-briefing and evaluation of procedures

School Drug Safety Team - Key Recommendations

References

Supplementary Material

1. Extract from the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
2. Procedures for managing incidents of drug misuse by pupils
3. Key aspects of an effective response
4. Drug situations - medical emergencies
5. Record of drug-related incident (exemplar form for information)
6. Chart showing key staff and aspects of managing an incident involving drugs
7. Useful contacts

• National
• Local

8. Extract from Tackling Drugs in Scotland: Action in Partnership
9. The facts of drugs a parent's guide (publication by HEBS)
10. Impact of major controlled drugs

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