Closed consultation

Use of reasonable force and restrictive practices in schools

From:
Department for Education
Published
16 February 2023
This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to England

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Summary

We鈥檙e seeking to understand how reasonable force, restraint and restrictive practices are used in schools, to inform revisions to guidance.

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Consultation description

This call for evidence will focus on understanding more about the use of reasonable force, physical restraint and restrictive practices in schools.

It will inform revisions to existing guidance to ensure all schools are calm, safe and supportive environments, where staff and pupils can work in safety and are respected.

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Published 16 February 2023

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