Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1 Report

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- Membership changes
- Introduction
  - Overview of scrutiny and purpose of the Bill
  - Background to the Bill
    
    Previous Committee consideration
  - Overall views on the Bill
- Current practice
- Scottish Government guidance
  - Human rights approach
  - Delay in legislation being introduced
- Statutory footing
  - Consultation
  - Application beyond schools
- Restraint and seclusion - definitions
  - Use of seclusion
- Communication with parents and carers
- Recording and reporting
  - Independent and grant-aided special schools
  - Role of His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIE)
- Training
  - Training providers
  - Potential increased use of restraint
- Financial implications of the Bill
  - Resources
- Finance and Public Administration Committee and Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee Consideration
- Overall conclusion
- Annexe
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