I thank the member for her interest in the issue. I am aware of the research from Girlguiding Scotland, which is seriously concerning, and I am sorry to hear about the experiences of her constituent.

As the GBV guidance makes clear, the needs of the child or young person who has experienced gender-based violence should be central in determining a response to support them, and a clear plan to secure the safety of all children and young people who are involved, which includes appropriate actions, needs to be established by schools.

I acknowledge Michelle Thomson’s concern about the burden arising from any change to learning environments that follows young people being affected by sexual violence. I am, however, cognisant that schools should be given sufficient opportunity to implement the guidance—which, as I mentioned in my original answer, was published only in March.

The Government has committed to commissioning an independent review of the guidance to establish positive practices and further areas for improvement before the end of the parliamentary session, and I am happy to keep the member updated on the work of that review.