Clause 5

Part of Education Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 9:45 am on 17 March 2011.

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Photo of Tessa Munt Tessa Munt Liberal Democrat, Wells 9:45, 17 March 2011

My point is that detention with 24-hours’ notice—or not—still has to take place. Clearly it is a courtesy to bring parents on side, and that is an important part of ensuring that the school works effectively with parents. There must be that working relationship for the school to excel, and for pupils to be happy and excel. The Minister is fully aware of my concerns about students who live in rural areas and use the school bus as their only route home. There is little public transport in rural areas, and I have commented on that matter in the Education Committee and elsewhere.