You can decide whether or not you need a stand-alone smoking or vaping policy. It's not statutory, but many schools choose to have one.
Read our other article if you want to know more about vaping, and use the downloadable factsheet to help inform staff or parents.
Policy examples
Take a look at these examples from other schools. If you're developing a policy from scratch, use our guidance on how to do that,
Primary examples
Marlow Church of England (CofE) Infant School in Buckinghamshire's policy states that:
- Smoking and vaping are not permitted on site
- Visitors to the school will be informed about the policy
- The school will provide support for any staff who want to give up smoking
Hill Top Academy in Doncaster aims to:
Kirk Smeaton CE Primary in North Yorkshire uses its