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.


Appendix A: Quantitative analysis

The consultation included 23 closed questions, which asked respondents for their views on the regulations. This appendix details the responses to these questions.

Not all respondents answered every question. Some may not have answered as they hold no strong view on the question, or it may not relate to their area of knowledge or expertise. Where those who did not answer the closed questions expressed a view in their open comments, this has been noted in the qualitative analysis.

To allow comparisons across sub-groups, the tables below present the results of the closed questions based on those who answered each question.

For clarity, each closed question shows:

  • The number of respondents who answered each question out of the total sample of 264 (column “n=”).
  • The percentage of respondents from the total sample of 264 respondents who selected each response (grey row).
  • The percentage response among those who answered each question, broken down by individual and organisation responses and by type of organisation (rows including and under “All answering (%)”).

Please note that the row percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.

Closed question results, among those answering each question, ranked from the highest to the lowest level of agreement (please see Chapter 2 for the results presented in questionnaire order)

Question/Regulation All answering (n=) % Yes % No
Q3 - Grant-Aided Schools (Regulation 26): Do you agree that the new Regulations should apply to grant-aided schools? If not, why not? 174 98 2
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? If not, why not? Please provide examples of how digital provision supports educational outcomes in your context. 180 96 4
Q4 - Kitchen premises (Regulation 14): Do you agree that this Regulation can be retained? If not, why not? 169 95 5
Q14 - Ventilation (Regulation 22): Do you agree that this Regulation should be retained and updated? If not, why not? 171 94 6
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
Q11 - Wellbeing spaces: Do you agree that wellbeing spaces, including nurture spaces, should be included in the regulations? If not, why not? 201 92 8
Q15 - Heating (Regulation 23): Do you agree this Regulation can be retained and updated? If not, why not? 162 92 8
Q16 - General requirements (Regulation 4): Do you agree that this Regulation can be removed? If not, why not? 161 86 14
Q18 - Educational accommodation in schools providing both primary and secondary education (Regulation 11): Do you agree that this Regulation should be removed? If not, why not? 159 86 14
Q10 - Medical inspection and restroom accommodation (Regulation 18): Do you agree that this covers the requirements for medical inspection and restroom accommodation? If not, why not? 169 83 17
Q13 - Lighting (Regulation 21): Do you agree this covers the requirements for lighting? If not, why not? 169 81 19
Q2 - Water supply (Regulation 25): Do you agree that this Regulation adequately covers the requirements for water supply? If not, why not? 168 80 20
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? If not, why not? 164 80 20
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? If not, why not? 180 77 23
Q17 - Sites for primary and secondary schools (Regulation 7): Do you agree that this Regulation can be removed? If not, why not? 163 77 23
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? If not, why not? 169 73 27
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? If not, why not? 176 72 28
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
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? If not, why not? 163 64 36
Q22 - Accommodation for staff (Regulation 17): Do you agree that this Regulation can be removed? If not, why not? 162 56 44
Q20 - Educational accommodation in special schools (Regulation 13): Do you agree that this Regulation should be removed? If not, why not? 163 50 50
Q23 - Storage accommodation (Regulation 19): Do you agree that this Regulation can be removed? If not, why not? 160 46 54
Q9 - Sanitary accommodation for pupils (Regulations 15 and 16): Do you agree that these proposals cover the modern requirements for toilet and washing facilities? If not, why not? 216 20 80

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? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 53 16 32
All answering 180 77 23 -
Individuals 125 82 18 -
Organisations: 55 67 33 -
- Local Authority 24 83 17 -
- Equalities 3 100 0 -
- Disability 9 22 78 -
- Design/Engineering 6 50 50 -
- Schools, parents and carers 7 71 29 -
- Environment/Nature 2 50 50 -
- Education union/rep body 2 100 0 -
- Children's Rights 0 - - -
- Other 2 50 50 -

Q2 - Water supply (Regulation 25): Do you agree that this Regulation adequately covers the requirements for water supply? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 51 13 36
All answering 168 80 20 -
Individuals 121 88 12 -
Organisations: 47 62 38 -
- Local Authority 24 54 46 -
- Equalities 3 100 0 -
- Disability 2 50 50 -
- Design/Engineering 6 67 33 -
- Schools, parents and carers 6 83 17 -
- Environment/Nature 3 33 67 -
- Education union/rep body 2 50 50 -
- Children's Rights 0 - - -
- Other 1 100 0 -

Q3 - Grant-Aided Schools (Regulation 26): Do you agree that the new Regulations should apply to grant-aided schools? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 65 1 34
All answering 174 98 2 -
Individuals 122 98 2 -
Organisations: 52 100 0 -
- Local Authority 23 100 0 -
- Equalities 3 100 0 -
- Disability 3 100 0 -
- Design/Engineering 7 100 0 -
- Schools, parents and carers 7 100 0 -
- Environment/Nature 4 100 0 -
- Education union/rep body 3 100 0 -
- Children's Rights 1 100 0 -
- Other 1 100 0 -

Q4 - Kitchen premises (Regulation 14): Do you agree that this Regulation can be retained? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 61 3 36
All answering 169 95 5 -
Individuals 122 98 2 -
Organisations: 47 89 11 -
- Local Authority 23 96 4 -
- Equalities 3 100 0 -
- Disability 2 50 50 -
- Design/Engineering 3 67 33 -
- Schools, parents and carers 7 71 29 -
- Environment/Nature 3 100 0 -
- Education union/rep body 3 100 0 -
- Children's Rights 1 100 0 -
- Other 2 100 0 -

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?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 67 5 27
All answering 192 93 7 -
Individuals 131 98 2 -
Organisations: 61 82 18 -
- Local Authority 22 64 36 -
- Equalities 4 75 25 -
- Disability 3 100 0 -
- Design/Engineering 8 88 13 -
- Schools, parents and carers 8 100 0 -
- Environment/Nature 8 88 13 -
- Education union/rep body 3 100 0 -
- Children's Rights 1 100 0 -
- Other 4 100 0 -

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? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 48 19 33
All answering 176 72 28 -
Individuals 125 71 29 -
Organisations: 51 73 27 -
- Local Authority 22 82 18 -
- Equalities 3 100 0 -
- Disability 2 50 50 -
- Design/Engineering 7 86 14 -
- Schools, parents and carers 6 83 17 -
- Environment/Nature 6 0 100 -
- Education union/rep body 2 100 0 -
- Children's Rights 1 0 100 -
- Other 2 100 0 -

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? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 47 17 36
All answering 169 73 27 -
Individuals 117 81 19 -
Organisations: 52 56 44 -
- Local Authority 23 48 52 -
- Equalities 3 67 33 -
- Disability 4 50 50 -
- Design/Engineering 8 63 38 -
- Schools, parents and carers 7 57 43 -
- Environment/Nature 2 100 0 -
- Education union/rep body 1 0 100 -
- Children's Rights 1 100 0 -
- Other 3 67 33 -

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?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 48 19 33
All answering 176 72 28 -
Individuals 129 76 24 -
Organisations: 47 62 38 -
- Local Authority 23 65 35 -
- Equalities 6 83 17 -
- Disability 3 0 100 -
- Design/Engineering 4 25 75 -
- Schools, parents and carers 6 83 17 -
- Environment/Nature 1 100 0 -
- Education union/rep body 2 0 100 -
- Children's Rights 0 - - -
- Other 2 100 0 -

Q9 - Sanitary accommodation for pupils (Regulations 15 and 16): Do you agree that these proposals cover the modern requirements for toilet and washing facilities? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 17 65 18
All answering 216 20 80 -
Individuals 161 17 83 -
Organisations: 55 29 71 -
- Local Authority 22 36 64 -
- Equalities 10 10 90 -
- Disability 3 0 100 -
- Design/Engineering 4 25 75 -
- Schools, parents and carers 7 57 43 -
- Environment/Nature 2 50 50 -
- Education union/rep body 2 0 100 -
- Children's Rights 2 0 100 -
- Other 3 33 67 -

Q10 - Medical inspection and restroom accommodation (Regulation 18): Do you agree that this covers the requirements for medical inspection and restroom accommodation? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 53 11 36
All answering 169 83 17 -
Individuals 123 91 9 -
Organisations: 46 61 39 -
- Local Authority 23 48 52 -
- Equalities 4 100 0 -
- Disability 2 50 50 -
- Design/Engineering 4 75 25 -
- Schools, parents and carers 7 86 14 -
- Environment/Nature 1 100 0 -
- Education union/rep body 3 33 67 -
- Children's Rights 0 - - -
- Other 2 50 50 -

Q11 - Wellbeing spaces: Do you agree that wellbeing spaces, including nurture spaces, should be included in the regulations? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 70 6 24
All answering 201 92 8 -
Individuals 137 91 9 -
Organisations: 64 94 6 -
- Local Authority 24 88 13 -
- Equalities 3 67 33 -
- Disability 5 100 0 -
- Design/Engineering 9 100 0 -
- Schools, parents and carers 8 100 0 -
- Environment/Nature 7 100 0 -
- Education union/rep body 3 100 0 -
- Children's Rights 2 100 0 -
- Other 3 100 0 -

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? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 65 3 32
All answering 180 96 4 -
Individuals 129 95 5 -
Organisations: 51 98 2 -
- Local Authority 23 100 0 -
- Equalities 3 100 0 -
- Disability 3 100 0 -
- Design/Engineering 6 100 0 -
- Schools, parents and carers 8 88 13 -
- Environment/Nature 3 100 0 -
- Education union/rep body 3 100 0 -
- Children's Rights 1 100 0 -
- Other 1 100 0 -

Q13 - Lighting (Regulation 21): Do you agree this covers the requirements for lighting? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 52 12 36
All answering 169 81 19 -
Individuals 120 83 18 -
Organisations: 49 78 22 -
- Local Authority 23 87 13 -
- Equalities 3 100 0 -
- Disability 5 40 60 -
- Design/Engineering 4 75 25 -
- Schools, parents and carers 7 71 29 -
- Environment/Nature 2 50 50 -
- Education union/rep body 2 100 0 -
- Children's Rights 0 - - -
- Other 3 67 33 -

Q14 - Ventilation (Regulation 22): Do you agree that this Regulation should be retained and updated? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 61 4 35
All answering 171 94 6 -
Individuals 124 95 5 -
Organisations: 47 91 9 -
- Local Authority 23 87 13 -
- Equalities 3 100 0 -
- Disability 2 100 0 -
- Design/Engineering 6 100 0 -
- Schools, parents and carers 7 86 14 -
- Environment/Nature 1 100 0 -
- Education union/rep body 3 100 0 -
- Children's Rights 0 - - -
- Other 2 100 0 -

Q15 - Heating (Regulation 23): Do you agree this Regulation can be retained and updated? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 56 5 39
All answering 162 92 8 -
Individuals 118 93 7 -
Organisations: 44 89 11 -
- Local Authority 23 83 17 -
- Equalities 3 100 0 -
- Disability 2 100 0 -
- Design/Engineering 3 100 0 -
- Schools, parents and carers 6 100 0 -
- Environment/Nature 2 50 50 -
- Education union/rep body 4 100 0 -
- Children's Rights 0 - - -
- Other 1 100 0 -

Q16 - General requirements (Regulation 4): Do you agree that this Regulation can be removed? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 53 8 39
All answering 161 86 14 -
Individuals 115 84 16 -
Organisations: 46 91 9 -
- Local Authority 23 100 0 -
- Equalities 3 100 0 -
- Disability 2 50 50 -
- Design/Engineering 6 67 33 -
- Schools, parents and carers 6 83 17 -
- Environment/Nature 2 100 0 -
- Education union/rep body 3 100 0 -
- Children's Rights 0 - - -
- Other 1 100 0 -

Q17 - Sites for primary and secondary schools (Regulation 7): Do you agree that this Regulation can be removed? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 47 14 38
All answering 163 77 23 -
Individuals 114 77 23 -
Organisations: 49 76 24 -
- Local Authority 22 91 9 -
- Equalities 3 67 33 -
- Disability 2 50 50 -
- Design/Engineering 8 38 63 -
- Schools, parents and carers 7 100 0 -
- Environment/Nature 3 33 67 -
- Education union/rep body 3 67 33 -
- Children's Rights 0 - - -
- Other 1 100 0 -

Q18 - Educational accommodation in schools providing both primary and secondary education (Regulation 11): Do you agree that this Regulation should be removed? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 52 9 40
All answering 159 86 14 -
Individuals 113 84 16 -
Organisations: 46 89 11 -
- Local Authority 23 100 0 -
- Equalities 3 67 33 -
- Disability 2 50 50 -
- Design/Engineering 5 80 20 -
- Schools, parents and carers 6 100 0 -
- Environment/Nature 2 50 50 -
- Education union/rep body 4 75 25 -
- Children's Rights 0 - - -
- Other 1 100 0 -

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? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 39 22 38
All answering 163 64 36 -
Individuals 115 60 40 -
Organisations: 48 73 27 -
- Local Authority 23 78 22 -
- Equalities 3 100 0 -
- Disability 3 33 67 -
- Design/Engineering 5 40 60 -
- Schools, parents and carers 7 86 14 -
- Environment/Nature 2 50 50 -
- Education union/rep body 4 75 25 -
- Children's Rights 0 - - -
- Other 1 100 0 -

Q20 - Educational accommodation in special schools (Regulation 13): Do you agree that this Regulation should be removed? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 31 31 38
All answering 163 50 50 -
Individuals 116 43 57 -
Organisations: 47 66 34 -
- Local Authority 23 70 30 -
- Equalities 3 100 0 -
- Disability 4 0 100 -
- Design/Engineering 4 75 25 -
- Schools, parents and carers 7 86 14 -
- Environment/Nature 1 100 0 -
- Education union/rep body 4 25 75 -
- Children's Rights 0 - - -
- Other 1 100 0 -

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? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 50 13 38
All answering 164 80 20 -
Individuals 121 76 24 -
Organisations: 43 91 9 -
- Local Authority 23 91 9 -
- Equalities 4 75 25 -
- Disability 2 100 0 -
- Design/Engineering 4 100 0 -
- Schools, parents and carers 6 100 0 -
- Environment/Nature 1 100 0 -
- Education union/rep body 2 50 50 -
- Children's Rights 0 - - -
- Other 1 100 0 -

Q22 - Accommodation for staff (Regulation 17): Do you agree that this Regulation can be removed? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 34 27 39
All answering 162 56 44 -
Individuals 119 46 54 -
Organisations: 43 84 16 -
- Local Authority 23 91 9 -
- Equalities 3 100 0 -
- Disability 2 50 50 -
- Design/Engineering 4 50 50 -
- Schools, parents and carers 6 100 0 -
- Environment/Nature 1 100 0 -
- Education union/rep body 3 33 67 -
- Children's Rights 0 - - -
- Other 1 100 0 0

Q23 - Storage accommodation (Regulation 19): Do you agree that this Regulation can be removed? If not, why not?

Respondent type Sample size (n=) % Yes % No % No answer
All respondents 264 28 33 39
All answering 160 46 54 -
Individuals 112 49 51 -
Organisations: 48 38 63 -
- Local Authority 22 32 68 -
- Equalities 3 100 0 -
- Disability 2 0 100 -
- Design/Engineering 5 20 80 -
- Schools, parents and carers 6 83 17 -
- Environment/Nature 5 20 80 -
- Education union/rep body 4 0 100 -
- Children's Rights 0 - - -
- Other 1 100 0 -

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