How to review your behaviour policy

What this policy needs to do

Your school's behaviour policy must set out measures that regulate pupils' conduct and which aim to: 

• Promote good behaviour, self-discipline and respect
• Prevent bullying
• Make sure pupils complete assigned work

This is based on the advice from paragraphs 7 and 8 of the Department for Education's (DfE's) behaviour in schools guidance.

The policy must take account of the school's written statement of behaviour principles and have regard to any guidance or notification provided by the governing board. This should include:

• Screening and searching pupils
• Use of reasonable force and other physical contact
• Discipline beyond the school gate
• When to work with other local agencies to assess the needs of pupils who display continuous disruptive behaviour
• Pastoral care for staff accused of misconduct

This is based on paragraphs 7 to 12 of the Department for Education's behaviour and discipline in schools: guide for governing bodies.

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