Current status: Answered by Maureen Watt on 5 February 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive , in light of the reported increase in alcohol-related incidents in schools, what plans it has to address indiscipline.
Schools are addressing indiscipline, including alcohol-related issues, through their learning programmes and also through the opportunities for learning and support that they provide for young people. Curriculum for Excellence will make a significant contribution, and this government is working with partners nationally and locally within this context to improve substance misuse education (covering alcohol as well as tobacco and drugs) in schools.
This government is also funding the Positive Behaviour Team to work with local authorities and schools to promote and support the implementation of the most effective strategies for managing behaviour in schools. This includes whole school approaches which create a positive ethos and culture of respect and responsibility; prevent and resolve conflict, and address more serious indiscipline or additional behaviour needs.