Written question asked by Charles Hendry (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2003 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what guidance is issued through the Connexions service to (a) parents, (b) young people, (c) schools and (d) organisations working with young people on (i) suicide and (ii) deliberate self-harm in young people.

Answer: Charles Hendry: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what guidance is issued through the Connexions service to (a) parents, (b) young people, (c) schools and (d) organisations working with young people on (i) suicide and (ii) deliberate self-harm in young people. [140656] Margaret Hodge: The Connexions service does not issue specific guidance on these subjects. Suicide and deliberate self-harm are very serious issues requiring specialist advice and support. Where young people present with such issues or give cause for concern or where parents, schools or other organisations approach Connexions for guidance, Connexions will take responsibility for ensuring that they are quickly and efficiently linked up with specialist organisations who offer the necessary support and guidance. In all cases, robust child protection policies and procedures will be adhered to.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 140656; 415 c300W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Advisory services Parents Schools Young people Suicide Self-harm Connexions Service
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk