Publication - Consultation analysis
Consultation on proposals to Update the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967: Analysis of Responses
Analysis of responses to the consultation on proposals to update the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967. The report summarises stakeholder views and findings, which will help inform the development of updated regulations.
2. Overview of closed question results
The consultation included 23 closed questions which asked respondents whether they agreed or disagreed with retaining, updating or removing regulations. Tables 2 to 4 below present the overall results, among those answering, for each of the 23 closed questions.
A full breakdown of responses for each question is provided throughout the report, and in Appendix A. Another table, presenting the results ranked from the highest to the lowest level of agreement, is also provided at the start of Appendix A.
Table 2: Closed question results, among those answering each question - Regulations that are proposed to be retained
| Regulations that are proposed to be retained | All answering (n=) | % Yes | % No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 - Acoustic conditions (Regulation 24): Do you agree that adding a link to Building Bulletin 93 for this Regulation adequately covers the requirements for acoustic conditions? | 180 | 77 | 23 |
| Q2 - Water supply (Regulation 25): Do you agree that this Regulation adequately covers the requirements for water supply? | 168 | 80 | 20 |
| Q3 - Grant-Aided Schools (Regulation 26): Do you agree that the new Regulations should apply to grant-aided schools? | 174 | 98 | 2 |
| Q4 - Kitchen premises (Regulation 14): Do you agree that this Regulation can be retained? | 169 | 95 | 5 |
Table 3: Closed question results, among those answering each question - Regulations that are proposed to be updated
| Regulations that are proposed to be updated | All answering (n=) | % Yes | % No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 - Outdoor education and recreational areas (Regulation 20): Should this regulation be retained and be updated to require schools to have a mix of outdoor environments to further support the delivery of learning, play, sport and access to nature? | 192 | 93 | 7 |
| Q6 - Sites for playing fields (Regulation 8): Do you agree that if there is a mixture of grass pitches and synthetic pitches, then the area required in some circumstances can be less than that currently defined for grass pitches? | 176 | 72 | 28 |
| Q7 - Educational accommodation in primary schools and secondary schools (Regulations 9 and 10): Do you agree that accommodation metrics is an appropriate method to calculate the educational accommodation required? | 169 | 73 | 27 |
| Q8 - Sanitary accommodation for pupils (Regulations 15 and 16): Do you agree that the number of appliances per pupil as set out as above are still appropriate? | 176 | 72 | 28 |
| Q9 - Sanitary accommodation for pupils (Regulations 15 and 16): Do you agree that these proposals cover the modern requirements for toilet and washing facilities? | 216 | 20 | 80 |
| Q10 - Medical inspection and restroom accommodation (Regulation 18): Do you agree that this covers the requirements for medical inspection and restroom accommodation? | 169 | 83 | 17 |
| Q11 - Wellbeing spaces: Do you agree that wellbeing spaces, including nurture spaces, should be included in the regulations? | 201 | 92 | 8 |
| Q12 - Digital infrastructure and connectivity: Do you agree that the updated regulations should include a principle-based requirement for digital infrastructure and connectivity in all schools? Please provide examples of how digital provision supports educational outcomes in your context. | 180 | 96 | 4 |
| Q13 - Lighting (Regulation 21): Do you agree this covers the requirements for lighting? | 169 | 81 | 19 |
| Q14 - Ventilation (Regulation 22): Do you agree that this Regulation should be retained and updated? | 171 | 94 | 6 |
| Q15 - Heating (Regulation 23): Do you agree this Regulation can be retained and updated? | 162 | 92 | 8 |
Table 4: Closed question results, among those answering each question - Regulations that are proposed to be removed
| Regulations that are proposed to be removed | All answering (n=) | % Yes | % No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulations that are proposed to be removed | |||
| Q16 - General requirements (Regulation 4): Do you agree that this Regulation can be removed? | 161 | 86 | 14 |
| Q17 - Sites for primary and secondary schools (Regulation 7): Do you agree that this Regulation can be removed? | 163 | 77 | 23 |
| Q18 - Educational accommodation in schools providing both primary and secondary education (Regulation 11): Do you agree that this Regulation should be removed? | 159 | 86 | 14 |
| Q19 - Playroom accommodation in nursery schools and classes (Regulation 12): Do you agree that this Regulation is no longer required and can be removed, and that ELC settings, including those housed within school buildings should be specifically excluded in the updated Regulations? | 163 | 64 | 36 |
| Q20 - Educational accommodation in special schools (Regulation 13): Do you agree that this Regulation should be removed? | 163 | 50 | 50 |
| Q21 - Washing accommodation for pupils (Regulation 16): Do you agree that this Regulation is no longer required as it is met within the revised toilets and washing facilities Regulation? | 164 | 80 | 20 |
| Q22 - Accommodation for staff (Regulation 17): Do you agree that this Regulation can be removed? | 162 | 56 | 44 |
| Q23 - Storage accommodation (Regulation 19): Do you agree that this Regulation can be removed? | 160 | 46 | 54 |
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