DUNB-25
Response
Historic
AI-assessed
Prepare school safety strategy and action plan protecting against violence
Recommendation
Those who have the legal responsibility for the health and safety of the teaching staff and pupils at school should prepare a safety strategy for the protection of the school population against violence, together with an action plan for implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of safety measures appropriate to the particular school (para 10.19).
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the Scottish Government, 'National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 - updated 2023' was published on 31 August 2023, which outlines responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children. According to the Scottish Government, this guidance supports the care and protection of children, aligning with the recommendation for a safety strategy for the school population against violence.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.gov.scot, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic
Response
HistoricNo government response recorded.
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
29.4 yrs
Last formal update
No formal updates