The school needs to have a developed an informed approach to drug misuse supported by the whole school community and in partnership with other relevant agencies this would be evidenced by:

The school having a drug education policy established by governors, in consultation with staff parents and pupils (where appropriate), and in line with national guidelines which demonstrates an awareness of local priorities.

Also the school would have a policy that demonstrates a clear set of procedures for dealing with incidents that doesn't contradict the drug education policy but complements its ethos.

There needs to be evidence that there is a whole school awareness of local and national drug strategies which address the health needs of the whole school community.

There needs to be consultation and review of when, where and what drug education (including smoking and alcohol) is taught throughout the school, including the requirements of the formal curriculum. There will be a framework for monitoring and evaluating the school's curriculum and other related events/activities concerned with substance misuse and use

The school needs to have discussions about levels of comfort and explore the attitudes of staff and Governors' towards the delivery of the Drugs Education Curriculum. Staff need an understanding of the subject that will meet their statutory obligations. There will be liaison with appropriate external agencies in the community to support practice concerning the best model of pupil consultation and subject delivery.

The school needs to be offering staff the opportunity to take up training and awareness raising opportunities and offering governors and parents information about attitudes and drug awareness on a regular planned basis.