Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 63128

Schools: Drugs

Tabled: 26 June 2025

Answered: 10 July 2025

Question

Paula Barker

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of schools reported finding students in possession of illegal drugs.

Answer

Stephen Morgan

The department does not collect such information centrally.The Searching, Screening and Confiscation guidance emphasises the importance of the school’s duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. Searching can play a critical role in ensuring...

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