Open consultation

Use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions guidance: proposed amendments

From:
Department for Education
Published
4 February 2025

Applies to England

Summary

We are seeking views on proposed changes to the use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions guidance for England.

This consultation is being held on another website.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

DfE plans to update the use of reasonable force guidance (2013) and commence legislation which mandates schools to record and report each significant incident where force is used.

This consultation seeks views on proposed revisions to the use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions guidance. The revised guidance will aim to:

  • clarify the use of reasonable force to help school staff use this power safely and appropriately
  • help schools use prevention and de-escalation strategies to minimise the need to use reasonable force and other restrictive interventions

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Published 4 February 2025

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