Ending Violence in Scottish Schools - Amendment
- Submitted by: Willie Rennie, North East Fife, Scottish Liberal Democrats.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 23 May 2023
- Motion reference: S6M-09126.1
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 24 May 2023
As an amendment to motion S6M-09126 in the name of Stephen Kerr (Ending Violence in Scottish Schools), insert at end "; notes Scottish Liberal Democrats research, which uncovered that, in 2021-22, there were nearly 15,000 instances of violence recorded, with 10,852 of these being in primary schools, the highest figures for five years; further notes that, in 2022-23, there have already been over 12,000 violent instances recorded in schools; considers that the Scottish Government has been too slow in undertaking action on this matter; believes that this shows there has been a conspiracy of silence and under-reporting among the Scottish political and education leadership on this matter; acknowledges the ongoing work carried out by the Scottish Advisory Group on Relationships and Behaviour in Schools, but is concerned, however, that the findings of any survey on behaviour will not be available until the autumn; believes that, while restorative approaches are undoubtedly more effective at tackling the root cause of violent behaviour than simply punishing the symptoms, this requires resourcing, and calls on the Scottish Government to invest properly in core education provision, as well as ensuring that there is more specialist provision such as classroom assistants, educational psychologists and specialist teachers."
Related motion
Ending Violence in Scottish Schools
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, May 22, 2023
Supported by: Sharon Dowey, Douglas Lumsden
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Result 93 for, 18 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Vote Passed
Accepted related amendments
Ending Violence in Scottish Schools - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Result 93 for, 18 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote Vote Passed
Amendments that have not been voted on
Ending Violence in Scottish Schools - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, May 24, 2023