FOI Request - Vaping in Schools

Request 101003686878

I am requesting the following information regarding vaping in (a) primary and (b) secondary schools in your local authority area. Please provide data for each of the last five academic years, where possible:
1.  Incidents
o  The total number of recorded incidents involving vaping (e.g., pupils caught vaping or in possession of vaping devices).
o  A breakdown of these incidents by (a) primary and (b) secondary and year.

2.  Health Concerns
o  The number of cases where vaping incidents led to health concerns or required medical attention.

3.  Disciplinary Actions
o  The total number of disciplinary actions taken against pupils for vaping.
o  A breakdown of the types of actions (e.g., detention, suspension, exclusion).

4.  Confiscated Devices
o  The total number of vaping devices confiscated.
o  Details on how confiscated devices are managed (e.g., stored, destroyed, or returned).

5.  School Policies and Interventions
o  Copies of any school policies on vaping.