Guidance on offensive weapon and knife carrying in schools from Northumbria PCC Violence Reduction Unit

Summary:

Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit has developed guidance for schools and pupil referral units (PRUs) for managing knife and offensive weapon carrying incidents on school premises.

Description:

The protocol has been developed from the South Tyneside Safeguarding Children Partnership Knife Weapon Crime Protocol and aims to:

• Provide a consistent approach for schools and PRUs when dealing with knives and other offensive weapons
• Share good practice on event recording, searching and the safe handling of knives and weapons
• Explain the legal requirements relating to such an event
• Outline the expectations of school staff where a child brings a knife or weapon into school
• Provide information and guidance which sits alongside a school or PRU’s own policies
• Outline what will happen when the police become involved

Contact:

Name:	Claire Sills
Email:	claire.sills@northumbria-pcc.gov.uk