Behaviour: policies and guidance

Government guidance

DfE: Behaviour in schools

DfE: Mobile phones in schools

DfE: School suspensions and permanent exclusions

DfE: Searching, screening and confiscation at school

Model policy for reducing the need for restrictive interventions in schools (December 2023)

Hertfordshire schools and educational establishments are encouraged to use this framework, and to adapt it to their own situation.

It is advised that all schools should be familiar with the Hertfordshire Policy on the use of Restrictive Physical Intervention

The Policy is best placed within the Behaviour Policy, it will be part of a graded response, and needs to be agreed in consultation with staff, governors parents/carers, and pupils.  It also connects to, and should be consistent with, policies on Health and Safety, Child Protection and safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, and Pastoral Care. 

Use of reasonable force in schools

Departmental advice to clarify the use of force in schools for governing bodies, headteachers and school staff.

DfE: Use of reasonable force in schools