FURTHER INFORMATION DRUGS EDUCATION The aims of the programme are: • To increase student knowledge and understanding of drug-use and related issues. • To explore a range of opinions and attitudes towards drug-use and to enable students to exercise responsibility and make their own informed and healthy decisions in their lives. IMPLEMENTATION The College has a spiral programme in each year which takes account of progression, • through the pastoral programme which is delivered during the Form Tutor period. • through the delivery of the Programmes of Study in individual subject areas. • by the Head of Year or visiting speakers. • through liason with external agencies such as the Daisy Project and the PSNI. MANAGING A DRUGS RELATED INCIDENT continuity and the developing needs of students as they grow older. The Health Education Programme is delivered in two main ways: In the event of illegal drug use being suspected or identified on school premises, it will be College Policy to notify immediately the parents of the students involved and, as soon as possible, the Police Drug Squad personnel. The College regards the use of drugs as a serious misdemeanour and will strictly adhere to its Anti-Drugs Policy. The Board of Governors will exercise its right to permanently exclude students who are involved in using, possessing or providing drugs on school premises, on school transport or on educational visits. A full copy of the Drugs Policy is given to parents of all students entering the College and is available on request. Lagan College is a non-smoking public building. Smoking of both e-cigarettes and cigarettes are not permitted anywhere on site.
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