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’re seeking to understand how reasonable force, restraint and restrictive practices are used in schools, to inform revisions to guidance.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
9:30am on 16 February 2023 to 11:59pm on 11 May 2023

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.

Published 16 February 2023