Guidance: Behaviour in schools

Department For Education

February 19

00:01 2024

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You should use this document, and the further guidance and resources provided, to promote good behaviour in school.

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Published 16 July 2013
Last updated 19 February 2024 +show all updates

19 February 2024
Updated the section on mobile phones in Behaviour in schools: advice for headteachers and school staff.
7 October 2022
Updated the Details section of the page to make it clear that the guidance also applies to independent schools. There are no changes to the guidance.
1 September 2022
Updated paragraph 58 in the section about responding to the behaviour of pupils with SEND in the guidance for use from 1 September 2022. Removed the guidance that was for use until 31 August 2022.
13 July 2022
Updated with 'Behaviour in schools: advice for headteachers and school staff 2022'.
16 July 2013
First published.