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Balfron High School is a smoke/vape free campus
No adult or child should smoke or vape on campus
The Scottish Government's new Health Bill has banned under-18s from buying e-cigarettes.
The new rules make it illegal for young people to buy tobacco and nicotine vapour products (NVPs) and anyone buying NVPs for those underage will also be breaking the law.
E-cigarettes contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance. It is often this part of smoking that people find hardest to give up – this is why many smokers use nicotine patches to help them quit. They give out a certain dose of the substance, and the user gradually uses less as they quit.
E-cigarettes aren’t subject to medicinal regulation, so each device can have a different combination of ingredients and strength.
The fruity and sweet flavouring are attractive to young people
What if my child is found to be vaping or smoking?
The vape or cigarette will be confiscated and will not be returned
Parent will be contacted
Young person will be given a lunchtime detention as a consequence breaking a clear school rule
Further instances or instances that affect the fire alarm may result in exclusion
What we do to discourage and prevent the use of vapes
Vape detectors have been fitted in the toilets
Toilets are checked regularly
Pupils are discouraged for 'hanging about' in the toilets
Communication is sent intermittently to parents to raise awareness
Vaping , and our progress addressing it, is discussed regularly at the Parent Council
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