Identify a representative group to develop the policy. You could use your healthy schools task group. e.g. pupils, parents, Governor, school staff, school nurse

Send a copy of this guidance to members of the task group

Identify other relevant policies

Identify issues relevant to the schools and its population - e.g. faith, culture, gender mix, age range, teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection rates, risk taking behaviour, use of drugs and alcohol

Draft the policy

Consult with pupils, parents, staff and the school community - Utilise the representative to consult on the draft policy. Involve agencies who work in schools, e.g. the school nurse, Connexions, youth service

Revise draft following feedback from consultation

Send to Governors for approval

Disseminate policy. Brief staff

Monitor implementation of policy and review in 2 years