The guidance comes following the case of Child Q - who was strip-searched at school in 2020.
Children at a protest in support of Child Q, who was strip-searched in east London in 2020
And when a police strip-search is instigated, staff must "advocate for pupil wellbeing at all times". "Once the police are on school premises, the decision on whether to conduct a strip-search lies solely with them," it says, "and the role of the school is to advocate for the safety and wellbeing of the pupil involved."When a child is strip-searched, at least two other people must be present
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