Publication - Impact assessment
Responding to Substance Use (Including Vapes and Other Nicotine Products) in Schools - child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment for the guidance on Responding to substance use (including vapes and other nicotine products) in schools
Post Assessment Review and sign-off
12. Planning for the review of impact on children’s rights and wellbeing
The impact of the guidance will be monitored through ongoing engagement with education authorities, stakeholder feedback and national research including future Behaviour in Scottish Schools Research. The CRWIA will be reviewed and updated where significant new evidence or policy changes arise.
13. Sign off
Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: Rachel Macpherson, 21/01/2026
Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Kit Wyeth, 11/02/2026
Date CRWIA team first contacted: 30/01/2026