The Department for Education has recently launched a public consultation on the revised use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions guidance.
The guidance aims to help schools proactively minimise the need to use reasonable force and other restrictive interventions through early support, prevention and de-escalation strategies. It also includes new statutory guidance for recording and reporting each significant incident where a member of staff uses reasonable force on a pupil.
They are seeking views from the sector on the proposed revisions to the guidance to ensure it is fit for purpose. The consultation runs until 29 April 2025 and can be accessed here: Use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions guidance: proposed amendments - GOV.UK.