Written questions

Extracurricular Activities

2026-06-25 · Department for Education · 13533 · Official question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with British DanceSport Association on the adequacy of safeguarding legislation in protecting children who attend extracurricular activities.

Answer

The department is committed to safeguarding all children from harm, including those attending extracurricular activities. ​Last year, we launched a Call for Evidence on Safeguarding in Out-of-School Settings to better understand current practice and invit...