Tabled by Tim Farron - Liberal Democrat
Motion text
That this House warmly welcomes the passage of the Schools Residential Outdoor Education (Scotland) Bill by the Scottish Parliament, which places a legal duty on local authorities to ensure that school pupils can access residential outdoor education; congratulates Liz Smith MSP for introducing this transformational legislation and notes that it passed at Stage Three with overwhelming cross-party support; recognises the proven benefits of outdoor residential education for young people’s mental health, confidence, resilience and educational attainment; celebrates Scotland’s leadership in embedding outdoor education as a core part of the educational experience; regrets that no comparable commitment has been made for schools in England; and urges the UK Government to follow Scotland’s lead to ensure that every child has access to these life-enhancing opportunities.
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