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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Morris of Bolton (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 21 July 2008. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Education and Skills Bill.

Education and Skills Bill

My noble friend’s amendment would make it clear that the imposition of educational provisions to improve a pupil's behaviour must consult and inform that pupil. I have sympathy with his eloquent arguments. I certainly see the desirability of keeping a pupil fully informed of decisions being made that directly affect him. If such a pupil is kept aware of what will happen to him, there is probably more chance of him showing willingness to participate. However, I sound one note of caution: the process of involving a pupil in such decisions should not be allowed to develop into a veto by the pupil. Consulting him is one thing but, as I said a few moments ago, we must not place undue obstacles in the path of head teachers and governing bodies who must ultimately have the responsibility to maintain acceptable levels of discipline in their schools.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
703 c1621 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Data protection Devolved matters Admissions Curriculum Discipline Disadvantaged Cost effectiveness Cooperation Apprentices Departmental responsibilities Adult education Equality Fees and charges Education Further education Inspections Gender Legislative competence Internet Discrimination Higher education Ethnic groups Learning disability Learning and Skills Council for England Educational institutions Home education Qualifications Private education Pupil exclusions Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Local education authorities National Assembly for Wales Pupils Minority groups Part-time education Personal, social, health and economic education Registration Travel Standards Schools Special educational needs Training Vocational guidance Young people Religion Transport Regulation Wales Religious practice Telephone services Skilled workers Travellers Welsh Government Sixth form education Department for Children, Schools and Families Pupil referral units Connexions Service Estyn Basic skills Ofqual Ofsted
Legislation
Education and Skills Bill 2007-08
Link
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