welcome to why are we searching a cpd tool for middle leadership on a thursday afternoon just one...
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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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