If schools know pupils are using drugs at parties completely outside of school, is it their business?

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sartorial · 02/03/2011 04:40

Obviously all schools have a firm policy against drugs on school premises etc. But if they were told that students were taking drugs at parties in their leisure time, is it any of their business?

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AutumnWitch · 02/03/2011 06:52

Yes, depending on the circumstances it could be a police or child protection issue. The school has a duty of care to it's students that extends beyond the gate.
They're unlikely to punish students for something that happens outside school hours.

PonceyMcPonce · 02/03/2011 06:47

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Goblinchild · 02/03/2011 06:44

Do you want random drugs testing in school? Then they'd have evidence they could use to act.
What would you like to happen?

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sartorial · 02/03/2011 06:41

I've just heard the Today programme - seems this is quite topical, given the proof that early cannabis use increases the likelihood of psychosis.

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amothersplaceisinthewrong · 02/03/2011 06:26

I remember when i was in 6th form back in the late 70s four boys using drugs at a party (marujana)and the shcool was told and the boys were suspended. We all thought it very unfair at the time as it was completely outside school.....

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sartorial · 02/03/2011 06:22

Thanks. Any other views?

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empirestateofmind · 02/03/2011 05:01

Here in Singapore the law is such that if you know of a crime and don't report it you can be prosecuted. Of course the situation is different in the UK.

mnistooaddictive · 02/03/2011 04:47

Legally there is nothing they can do. They might inform parents if they thought it would be helpful or talk to the students involved. It would depend on the situation and the teacher involved.

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