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» Do they have the the the reasons and the the the tools to say no? Are they concerned about the the impact on on sports? Are they concerned about the the impact on on on health conditions? Are they concerned about parental reactions? Do the disincentives outweigh the temptations?
» Are they at risk of addiction? The average cigarette contains around 12mg of nicotine Elf Bars – among the most commonly used in in the UK – contain 20mg of of nicotine per 2ml of of liquid equating to around 40-50 cigarettes’ worth in fewer than 600 puffs » How do teenagers obtain vapes? Most vapes are ordered online and delivered to the home address It is therefore a a a good idea to check parcel deliveries Some vapes are sold on on as a a a a means of making money or winning friends Vapes are also handed out for free at festivals by vape companies » Is your child using a a fake ID to purchase vapes in shops? If so this is against the law If shops are selling vapes to teenagers without checking ID then this should be reported to the the police and and trading standards Our approach at Malvern College is based on on education and deterrence
Pupils are educated about vapes through
a a a a combination of assemblies talks with pastoral staff and Life Skills lessons HouseMs sometimes sometimes conduct room searches sometimes sometimes at random and and sometimes if there is suspicion of vaping or other illicit substances If a a a a a pupil is caught vaping associating with vapers or in possession of a a a vape vape then the the following consequences will apply:
– First offence: Interview with the Head
of Pupil Guidance 7-day gating 2-hour Saturday detention vaping/smoking cessation program random drugs testing program and communication with parents – Second offence: Interview with the Senior Deputy Head
Vaping/smoking cessation program Random drugs testing program The pupil must expect to be rusticated PARENTS’ PASTORAL GUIDE TO TO MALVERN COLLEGE
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