Publication - Consultation paper
School premises regulations - updating proposals: consultation
We are consulting on updating the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967, so they reflect modern educational needs.
Closed
This consultation closed 31 March 2026.
View this consultation on consult.gov.scot, including responses once published.
Annex A
| Regulation | Retain | Update | Remove | Add |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 General Requirements | - | - | yes | - |
| 7. Sites for primary and secondary schools | - | - | yes | - |
| 8. Sites for playing fields | - | yes | - | - |
| 9. Educational accommodation in primary schools | - | yes | - | - |
| 10. Educational accommodation in secondary schools | - | yes | - | - |
| 11. Educational accommodation in schools providing both primary and secondary education | - | - | yes | - |
| 12. Playroom accommodation in nursery schools and classes | - | - | yes | - |
| 13. Educational accommodation in special schools | - | - | yes | - |
| 14. Kitchen Premises | yes | - | - | - |
| 15. Sanitary accommodation for pupils | - | yes | - | - |
| 16. Washing accommodation for pupils | - | - | yes | - |
| 17. Accommodation for staff | - | - | yes | - |
| 18. Medical inspection and rest room accommodation | - | yes | - | - |
| 19. Storage accommodation | - | - | yes | - |
| 20. Outdoor educational and recreational areas | - | yes | - | - |
| 21. Lighting | - | yes | - | - |
| 22. Ventilation | - | yes | - | - |
| 23. Heating | - | yes | - | - |
| 24. Acoustic conditions | yes | - | - | - |
| 25. Water supply | yes | - | - | - |
| 26. Application of Regulations to grant-aided schools | yes | - | - | - |
| 27. Application of Regulations to self-governing schools | - | - | yes | - |
| Wellbeing Spaces | - | - | - | yes |
| Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity | - | - | - | yes |
| Application of Regulations to Independent Schools | - | - | - | yes |
Contact
Email: matthew.rennie@gov.scot