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Key statutes and guidance
- Education and Inspections Act 2006 (section 89)
- Behaviour in schools
- Searching, screening and confiscation at school
- School suspensions and permanent exclusions
This policy must have due regard for:
- The Equality Act 2010
- Special educational needs and disability (SEND) Code of Practice
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
- The Children and Families Act 2014
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 behaviour in schools guidance from the Department for Education (DfE).
Maintained schools: the policy must take account of