Smoke-free Grounds 1st March 2021

Dear parents/carers/guardians,

From 1st March 2021, all school grounds in Wales will become smoke-free spaces.

As Wales becomes the first country in the UK to extend its smoking ban to certain outdoor areas, we are committed to improving the health of our staff and pupils by providing a smoke-free environment.

Smoking in smoke-free spaces – which not only includes school grounds but also public playgrounds, outdoor day-care and child-minding settings as well as hospital grounds – from 1st March could result in a £100 fine.

We want to protect everyone from harmful second-hand smoke and we especially recognise the important role that adults have in influencing the attitudes and smoking behaviour of children and young people. Banning smoking in places where children and young people spend their time will denormalise smoking and reduce the chances of children and young people starting smoking in the first place– ultimately saving lives.

I look forward to having your support to ensure we all play our part in building a healthier future.

Those looking for help to stop smoking can access Wales’ free NHS support service Help Me Quit on 
0800 085 2219 or visit 
www.helpmequit.wales
for help and support, including access to free stop smoking medication.

For further information about the regulations please click on the following link 

https://gov.wales/smoke-free-law-guidance-changes-march-2021-html#section-58233

Regards,
Mrs Thomas