Luddendenfoot J&I School

Policy on Smoking                                               

Introduction

• Smoking is the single most preventable cause of premature death and ill health in our society.
• Passive smoking (breathing other people’s tobacco smoke,) is also potentially fatal.
• Smoking is a health and safety issue for all adults who use the school: staff and parents.
• Everyone has the right to breathe clean air

Aims

• We believe that Luddendenfoot J&I School has a role to play in working towards non smoking being seen as the norm in society.
• We believe that our children need to receive constant messages and require non-smoking role models within the school.

Broad guidelines for the implementation of the policy

• The governors, staff and parents of Luddendenfoot School have decided that no smoking will take place on school premises.
• The smoking policy applies to all visitors to the school, (for example, parents, suppliers, supply or temporary staff and repair people).
• Clearly worded signs will be displayed at various points around the school.
• Staff members will inform visitors of the policy when necessary.
• Parents will be asked to support the policy.
• The policy will support the Health Education Curriculum of the school.
• The Local Authority will be informed.

Implementation/Evaluation/Review

The policy will be reviewed at regular intervals, as indicated by the School Development Plan, to ensure that it continues to meet the general principal.

Consultation

All staff, teaching and non-teaching.

Governors

Parents

Legislation

DFE Circular 4/95

National Curriculum Science, Revised Orders, Key Stage 2 pupils should be taught that tobacco, alcohol and other drugs can have harmful effects.