Question follow-through · 13533

Extracurricular Activities

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.

answeredDepartment for Education

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Answering body
Department for Education
Tabled
26 Jun 2026
Target answer date
30 Jun 2026
Answer
6 Jul 2026 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 26 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    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.

  2. 30 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 6 Jul 2026

    Answer published

    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...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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