3. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:15 pm on 4 December 2018.

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Photo of Caroline Jones Caroline Jones UKIP 5:15, 4 December 2018

Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Leader of the house, could I ask that the Cabinet Secretary for Education makes an oral statement to the Siambr regarding your Government's plans to tackle bullying? I am aware that the Welsh Government is consulting on draft guidance on bullying, but I would question whether guidance is sufficient, and I am not the only one. The coroner in the Bradley John inquest has queried whether we need a specific law on bullying. We have seen such terrible incidents of bullying in recent weeks, such as the Syrian refugee waterboarded by school bullies or the incidents of racist bullying at a Cardiff primary school, which shocked Estyn inspectors.

In my own region, I'm currently dealing with a constituent who was knocked unconscious by school bullies. He is only 11, and he is now away from school and has ADHD. His mother has informed me that he does not sense any danger and he thinks that everyone is his friend. This little boy was beaten unconscious for reasons unknown, which causes anguish to all concerned, particularly his family. Thank you.