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We need an in-depth investigation and, if the matter fits in with the Health and Sport Committee's inquiry, the best approach would be to refer the petition to that committee.
I will start with the recognition that the UNCRC is a baseline—it is not best practice; it is what the international community regards as the bare minimum.
Teachers do not need to gather a huge volume of evidence to ensure that candidates are given the best chance, which I know is what teachers want to give.
Accordingly, I will answer the committee’s questions without the benefit of having had such information to review, but to the very best of my ability, bearing in mind those limitations.
However, we want to make sure that best practice is employed in all situations; the committee has heard in other inquiries that we could use the pharmacy model far more than we do.