Welcome to why are we searching A CPD tool for Middle Leadership on a Thursday afternoon just one day before half-term starts.

Welcome to“why are we searching”

A CPD tool for Middle Leadership on a Thursday afternoon just one day before half-term starts

Which act gives us the power to search pupils?

a) The Stabbing Prevention Act 2002

b) The Education Act 1996

c) The Weapon Reduction Act 1998

Q1

What is the correct definition of ‘screening’

a) Use of either a metal detector or asking pupils to empty their pockets or both.

b) Drawing back shutters of some kind.

c) Any ‘searching’ activity which does not require touching a pupil.

Q2

Which of these is not a reason to ‘screen’ a pupil?

a) Because we feel like it.

b) Because we suspect there may be a hidden weapon on site.

c) Because they look like the wrong sort.

Q3

Can any adult in school search a pupil?

a) Yes, if the Head says they can

b) No, only teachers can (if Head says)

c) Yes, if they’ve been trained regardless of whether Head’s given permission

Q4

We can use reasonable force to search a pupil.

TRUE

FALSE

Q5

What is an offensive weapon?

b) Any article made or adapted for use as a weapon.

c)Any knife or other dangerous object.

a)

Q6

Which of these circumstances would mean a female pupil could not be searched be a member of staff?

a) The pupil was visiting from another school.

b) The pupil was at Stubbers.

c) There is only one female member of staff available.

Q7

Can a Head of House search a pupil on his/her own?

a) Yes, if they are of the same gender and it is in a quiet, remote room

b) No, there must always be two people present

c) No, it can only be a member of the leadership team.

Q8

Are we allowed to ask a pupil to remove hats and footwear during a search?a) Yes, any outer clothing may be remove

d.b) No, only coats and jackets may be rem

oved.c) Yes, unless there are religious reasons

preventing this.Q9

Which of these is not an offensive weapon?

Q10

Which act gives us the power to search pupils?

a) The Stabbing Prevention Act 2002

b) The Education Act 1996

c) The Weapon Reduction Act 1998

Brought in May 2007 Section 550AA for pupils in schools. Different Act for colleges

What is the correct definition of ‘screening’

a) Use of either a metal detector or asking pupils to empty their pockets or both.

b) Drawing back shutters of some kind (!!)

c) Any ‘searching’ activity which does not require touching a pupil (!!)

Which of these is not a reason to ‘screen’ a pupil?

a) Because we feel like it.

b) Because we suspect there may be a hidden weapon on site.

c) Because they look like the wrong sort.

discuss

We can use reasonable force to search a pupil

TRUE but ……

FALSE

Can any adult in school search a pupil?

a) Yes, if the Head says they can - legally

b) No, only teachers can (if the Head says)

c) Yes, if they’ve been trained regardless of whether the Head’s given permission

What is an offensive weapon?

b) Any article made or adapted for use as a weapon. (or intended)

c)Any knife or other dangerous object.

a)

Which of these circumstances would mean a female pupil could not be searched by a member of staff?

a) The pupil was visiting from another school.

b) The pupil was at an off-site event/trip.

c) There is only one female member of staff available.

Can a Head of House search a pupil on his/her own?

a) Yes, if they are of the same gender and it is in a quiet, remote room

b) No, there must always be two people present

c) No, it can only be a member of the leadership team.

Are we allowed to ask a pupil to remove hats and footwear during a search?a) Yes, any outer clothing may be

removed.b) No, only coats, jackets may be

removed.c) Yes, unless there are religious reasons

preventing this.

Which of these is not an offensive weapon?

Hear that boy laughing?

He’s laughing at YOU!!

Back to

Q1 Act

Q2 screening

Q3 why screen

Q4 who can search

Q5 reasonable force

Q6 offensive

Q7 female pupil

Q8 Head of House

Q9 footwear

Q10 offensive (2)

Hear that clapping?

It’s ironic!!

Call yourself LMT…

Q6 offensiveQ7 female pupilQ8 Head of HouseQ9 footwearQ10 offensive (2)

Q1 ActQ2 screeningQ3 why screenQ4 who can searchQ5 reasonable force

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