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 2002The Stabbing Prevention Act 2002 b)The Education Act 1996The Education Act 1996 c)The Weapon Reduction Act 1998The 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.Use of either a metal detector or asking pupils to empty their pockets or both. b)Drawing back shutters of some kind.Drawing back shutters of some kind. c)Any searching activity which does not require touching a pupil.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.Because we feel like it. b)Because we suspect there may be a hidden weapon on site.Because we suspect there may be a hidden weapon on site. c)Because they look like the wrong sort.Because they look like the wrong sort. Q3

Can any adult in school search a pupil? a)Yes, if the Head says they canYes, if the Head says they can b)No, only teachers can (if Head says)No, only teachers can (if Head says) c)Yes, if theyve been trained regardless of whether Heads given permissionYes, if theyve been trained regardless of whether Heads 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.The pupil was visiting from another school. b)The pupil was at Stubbers.The pupil was at Stubbers. c)There is only one female member of staff available.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 roomYes, if they are of the same gender and it is in a quiet, remote room b)No, there must always be two people presentNo, there must always be two people present c)No, it can only be a member of the leadership team.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 removed.Yes, any outer clothing may be removed. b)No, only coats and jackets may be removed.No, only coats and jackets may be removed. c)Yes, unless there are religious reasons preventing this.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 theyve been trained regardless of whether the Heads 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?

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