Question reference: S6W-16024
- Asked by: Daniel Johnson, MSP for Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 21 March 2023
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Current status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 18 April 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it plans to publish the findings of its consultation on the draft of the new physical intervention in schools guidance.
Answer
The Scottish Government held a public consultation on the draft of the new physical intervention in schools guidance in 2022 Physical intervention in schools: draft guidance - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) .
The consultation closed at the end of October. We are carefully considering all responses received and recognise that there are calls for further legislation in this area. A consultation analysis report is currently being prepared for my consideration by education officials.
Alongside the publication of the guidance, and in line with our original commitments, we are exploring options to strengthen the legal framework in this area during the course of this parliamentary term. This includes the option of placing the guidance on a statutory basis.