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Building a positive attitude to learning is not just about what happens in schools; it is also about the social and economic conditions in which young people live, including the experience of education within the family.
When people such as teachers or policemen are accused of abusing children, that can ruin their careers and put their lives in jeopardy. I understand the concerns about the way in which rape cases are reported in the press.
Dog trainers and those who take part in dog trials are also at risk from the bill.The risks are not restricted to rural dog users. Anybody—even if they live in an urban area—who owns a dog with an instinct to hunt and who exercises or works it in a rural area could be caught up in the legislation.
We want to minimise the bureaucracy of the planning system and the extent to which intervention intrudes on families' lives. I have no answer to the problem of teachers' work load.