Legal Framework

This policy has due regard to all relevant legislation and statutory guidance including, but not limited to, the following:

Children Act 1989
Children and Families Act 2014,
Communications Act 2003
DfE (2013) ‘Use of reasonable force’
DfE (2015) ‘Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years’
DfE (2018) ‘Mental health and behaviour in schools’
DfE (2021) ‘Sexual violence and sexual harassment between children in schools and colleges’
DfE (2022) ‘Behaviour in schools: advice for headteachers and school staff’
DfE (2022) ‘Searching, screening and confiscation: advice for schools’
DfE (2023) ‘Keeping children safe in education 2023
DfE Behaviour in Schools February 2024
Education Act 1996
Education Act 2002
Education and Inspections Act 2006
Equal Opportunities and Disability Act
Equality Act 2010
Health Act 2006
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2016
Malicious Communications Act 1988
Protections from Harassment Act 1997
Public Order Act 1986
SEND code of practice
Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions 2014
The Mental Capacity Act 2005
The School Information (England) Regulations 2008
The SEN Code of Practice 2014
The Special Educational Needs (Personal Budgets and Direct Payments) Regulations
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014
Voyeurism (Offences) Act 2019
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2013