"They are a good idea. However, it should be made clear to the pupils that the metal detector is there for their safety." - Ayoush, 17, London
"No, I think it's an infringement of my rights. It's very unnecessary." - Graham, 17, Liverpool
"Yes, but it could make the school look like it has a bad reputation." - Sarah, 17, Buxton
"Only where there are serious problems - otherwise young people will just feel adults have no trust in them." - Emily, 15, Derbyshire
"I think they are a good idea because of the recent events concerning knives. This is a good way of preventing incidents in the future." - Lauren, 17, Weston-super-Mare
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