Petition Require schools to notify parents if a pupil is distressed by results feedback
We want the Government to create specific statutory guidance that must be used by educational establishments. This is to prevent the risk of pupils taking their own life after having been distressed whilst receiving feedback on their academic results and/or future subject options.
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There is no specific policy mandated by the Government in existence today. We think that creating a policy for use by schools in England for whenever feedback is being given to a pupil, would align with Government plans to support young people's mental health and reduce the risk of future suicide. We think notification to parents should be mandatory, even if a pupil appears to regain their composure after having been distressed. Unfortunately, over 200 teenagers are lost to suicide every year.
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Educational assessment system: activity in Parliament
The issue of educational assessment has been raised in Parliament over the autumn: first in a debate, and second in a statement by the government.
Debate
On 15 October, MPs took part in a debate entitled 'Reforming the educational assessment system'.
This was a Westminster Hall debate led by Josh Dean MP. Education Minister, Georgia Gould MP, responded on behalf of the Government.
Explainer:
Westminster Hall debates give MPs an opportunity to debate a topic of their choice, and receive a response from the Government.
They are a way to:
- raise awareness of an issue
- seek to influence government policy
- put the views of backbench MPs, political parties, and the Government on record.
They do not involve a vote on a particular action or decision.
See our visual explainer on how these debates work.
Government statement
On 5 November, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson MP made a statement to the House of Commons on the Curriculum and Assessment Review.
MPs then questioned the Education Secretary about the statement.
Explainer:
Ministerial statements are a way for the Government to share information with MPs and the public. They usually address major incidents, government policies or actions. After making a statement, the Minister responds to questions on its topic from MPs.
Find out more: Ministerial statements.
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