FOI Request - Drugs in Schools

Request 101003670340

1.  How many children were excluded from school after being found to be under the influence of illegal substances and/or in possession of illegal substances either on school premises or during a school trip in the school year August 2021 to June 2022? Please provide any additional detail as appropriate.

2.  How many children were excluded from school after being found to be under the influence of illegal substances and/or in possession of illegal substances either on school premises or during a school trip in the school year August 2022 to June 2023? Please provide any additional detail as appropriate.

3.  How many children were excluded from school after being found to be under the influence of illegal substances and/or in possession of illegal substances either on school premises or during a school trip in the school year August 2023 to June 2024? Please provide any additional detail as appropriate.

4.  How many children have been excluded from school after being found to be under the influence of illegal substances and/or in possession of illegal substances either on school premises or during a school trip in this academic year (since August 2024)? Please provide any additional detail as appropriate.

5.  Please provide a breakdown of the age ranges of the children involved.

6.  What types of substances were involved or recovered, ie cannabis/ecstasy/cocaine/prescription medications, and/or what category the substances fell into, ie Class A, Class B, Class C?

7.  Did any of the incidents require police involvement, and if so please provide some details if possible?