{"id":702257,"date":"2026-01-17T14:21:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T14:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/702257\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T14:21:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T14:21:13","slug":"committee-backs-minimising-the-use-of-restraint-and-seclusion-on-children-and-young-people-the-nen-north-edinburgh-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/702257\/","title":{"rendered":"Committee backs minimising the use of restraint and seclusion on children and young people \u2013 The NEN \u2013 North Edinburgh News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The work of organisations and individual campaigners, such as Beth Morrison and Kate Sanger, has been commended by the Holyrood\u2019s Education, Children and Young People Committee as it backs proposals that would minimise the use of restraint and seclusion in Scotland\u2019s schools.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill<\/a>, introduced by\u00a0Daniel Johnson MSP<\/a>, aims to make the use of restraint and seclusion of children and young people in schools a last resort.<\/p>\n

In circumstances where restraint and seclusion must be used, schools would need to follow legal guidelines, which includes informing parents or carers if their child is subject to restraint and seclusion and this use.<\/p>\n

The Committee unanimously supported these general principles, but in doing so, expressed its disappointment at the amount of time it had taken for changes to be made despite the tireless efforts of campaigners.<\/p>\n

Read the report<\/a><\/p>\n

Evidence, including personal testimonies, presented to the Committee was concerning, with witnesses raising their fears that restraint and seclusion was too often seen as a first approach. The Committee was particularly concerned by the inappropriate use of the practice on children with an additional support need or disability.<\/p>\n

The Committee\u2019s report recommends improvements to the Bill, including refining the definitions of restraint and seclusion to avoid any ambiguity or unintended consequences and ensuring same day informing on the use of restraint and seclusion for parents or carers.<\/p>\n

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Speaking as the report was published, Committee Convener\u00a0Douglas Ross MSP<\/a>\u00a0said:<\/strong> \u201cWe unanimously support the general principles of this Bill, which will be a vital tool in ensuring the safety of children and young people in Scotland\u2019s schools.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cOur Committee heard disturbing evidence about the use of restraint and seclusion. This practice is being carried out inconsistently and, worryingly, sometimes parents are not even aware restraint and seclusion have been used. Scotland needs a consistent approach, which makes restraint and seclusion a last resort. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important that this Bill becomes law.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is still some work to be done to ensure the Bill fully achieves its aims, however we must commend the campaigners, including Beth Morrison and Kate Sanger, for raising this issue in Parliament, and Daniel Johnson MSP, who brought forward this much needed Bill.\u201d<\/p>\n

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