Get to grips with the key headlines in the legislation, which aims to better protect children and raise standards in education.

Get up to speed with key changes to the statutory suspension and permanent exclusion guidance, in effect from 26 July 2026, including a new safeguarding protocol and updated expectations for managed moves and governing board monitoring.

Learn how your board can provide strategic oversight on restrictive interventions, including the use of reasonable force. Our suggested questions will help you assess whether the data reflects improving practice and whether leaders are using these insights to drive measurable, sustained improvements.