1. Smoke Free Project
Design by an S3 Graphics Student

2. Currie community high school is a smoke free zone:
Summary:
We believe that everyone has the right to breathe clean air
This means the use of any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes & vapourisers, are not permitted in or around school grounds
We are working together with ASH Scotland and NHS Lothian to reduce the number of students and staff who smoke.

3. Communicating the Policy
The story so far…
Reviewing the Policy
Collegiate work with school link officer, NHS and ASH
Student survey in PSE
Parental survey (via twitter & parents night)
Staff (including community and contracted staff) survey and updates shared via
Audit of tobacco education across the curriculum
Communicating the Policy
Smoke free project progress shared via school newsletter
Policy information and support on the school website
S3 Graphics class designed new signs for school grounds
Tobacco free school information displayed at main entrance
Policy launch at house assemblies during no smoking week

4. Policy implementation
The story so far…
Policy implementation
Revised sanctions and supports agreed with Senior Leadership Team
Increased supervision around the school and in the local community
Education & Support
28 students trained as ASSIST no smoking peer supporters.
Review of lessons in PSE and across the curriculum
Series of events around No Smoking Day
S2 Teenage Cancer Trust talk
Poster displays in PSE classroom & foyer
NHS stop smoking support in school (1-1 sessions for pupils)

5. Impact….
Staff and students have a fuller understanding of the Smoke free policy and the health promoting motivation behind it
Increased referrals from staff (and senior students) to stop smoking support
Staff now feel more confidence in approaching students who are smoking in or around school grounds
Students are aware of the support available from NHS Lothian, with and increased number engaging in regular sessions.

6. Next steps… Work with Woodlands School to create a joint campus policy
Increase opportunities to work with community staff and facility users e.g. smoke free events
Development work required to update lessons and resources in PSE
Assist peer mentors to lead lessons to S1-2 PSE classes
Assist students to work with local community to promote our Smoke free policy and target underage sales.
Investigate opportunities to work with cluster primary schools
Revisit staff, student and parental survey in March 2018 to analyse impact.