GovWire

This report summarises the findings from qualitative research that looked at:

• schools policies on using reasonable force
• how schools engage with the use of reasonable force in schools guidance
• staff training in physical restraint and restrictive practices
• what methods schools use to minimise the need to use reasonable force
• how schools record and report their use of reasonable force

The research involved interviews with school leaders and staff from 45 special and alternative provision schools.