Vision statement five: Scotland must strive to become a nation that does not restrain its children.
The number of children and young people experiencing restraint decreases.
Number of incidences of seclusion reported between 1st January and 31st December in school accommodation services
| Year | Number |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 61 |
| 2023 | 14 |
Notes
Reporting period: 1 January – 31 December 2024
Last updated: July 2025
Next Update due: July 2026
Expanded Content
Incidences of seclusion in school care accommodation services increased between 2023 and 2024.The Care Inspectorate has reported that in the past year, there has been some confusion around reporting expectations for education settings that are connected to care settings, which is likely to have driven this increase.
This year, the Care Inspectorate have worked collaboratively with the Scottish Physical Restraint Action Group (SPRAG) to co-create guidance for the residential and education sector to aid decision making when reporting incidents