§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment which representatives of the teaching profession he has met to discuss the disciplining of disruptive pupils. [30480]
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§ Ms Estelle MorrisMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has not met representatives of the teaching profession specifically to discuss the disciplining of disruptive pupils. However, officials of the Department have discussed this and related matters with such representatives on several occasions.
§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many teachers were disciplined for using force against disruptive pupils in 1997. [30481]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisThe information requested is not available.
§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what representations he has received in respect of guidelines for teachers for the use of force in disciplining disruptive pupils. [30479]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisThe Department issued draft guidance about the powers of teachers and other staff to use reasonable force to control or restrain pupils, for consultation, on 16 February. We have not, as yet, received any representations about the draft guidance. The consultation period ends on 24 April.