Alcohol

School rules are clear:

• Alcohol

Pupils may not drink nor indeed be in possession of alcohol. [See also rule no. 16]

16. Parties

Parties in School must adhere to our guidelines on the conduct of social events which include details on timings, availability of alcohol, supervision etc. Parents are welcome to contact the School for advice on hosting parties.

The law is clear: Alcohol and the law

• It’s against the law for anyone under 18 to buy alcohol in a pub, off-licence or supermarket or online.

• Anyone over 18 can buy and drink alcohol legally in licensed premises in Britain. But, a lot of shops operate a scheme called Challenge 21 where if you look under 21 (or 25 in some places) and don’t have proof of your age they will refuse to sell you alcohol.

• Children aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult in a pub or bar.

• The police have the power to stop a person and confiscate alcohol in a public place if they reasonably suspect the person to be aged under 18. Young people under 18 who persistently drink or are found possessing alcohol in public places may be prosecuted.

• Click here for advice about alcohol and young people from Talk to Frank