This audit template supports school leaders and headteachers to prepare for the updated Department for Education guidance on restrictive interventions, including the use of reasonable force, effective from April 2026.
It can be used to review current practice, identify actions, and evidence readiness across policy, training, and governance. The checklist is intended to be revisited regularly as practice and guidance evolve.
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