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<p>All schools are required by the law to develop and publish a behaviour policy.
The Department for Education produces guidance for head teachers and school staff
on developing school behaviour policy and explains the powers members of staff have
to maintain discipline in the classroom. The full guidance can be viewed at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/488034/Behaviour_and_Discipline_in_Schools_-_A_guide_for_headteachers_and_School_Staff.pdf"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/488034/Behaviour_and_Discipline_in_Schools_-_A_guide_for_headteachers_and_School_Staff.pdf</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>In 2016, the Government commissioned behaviour expert Tom Bennett to conduct
an independent review on behaviour management in schools. His report ‘Creating a culture’,
published in 2017, focused on leadership, culture and systems used to tackle disruptive
pupil behaviour, and provides practical advice for head teachers about creating a
school culture that prevents low level disruption, maintains good discipline and promotes
pupils’ education, focus and wellbeing. The full report can be viewed at: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/602487/Tom_Bennett_Independent_Review_of_Behaviour_in_Schools.pdf"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/602487/Tom_Bennett_Independent_Review_of_Behaviour_in_Schools.pdf</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>Building on this review the Department announced a £10 million investment to
support schools and teachers to share best practice and knowledge on behaviour management
and classroom management. As part of this Tom Bennett, has been appointed our lead
Behaviour Adviser, supporting the Department to set up and run these new behaviour
support networks.</p><p> </p><p>Most recently, as part of our response to the Timpson
review of school exclusion, published on 7 May 2019, the Department committed to revising
guidance which offers clearer, more consistent guidance on managing behaviour, the
use of in-school units and the sorts of circumstances where it may appropriate to
use exclusion. A copy of the review and the Government response can be found at: <a
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/school-exclusions-review-call-for-evidence"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/school-exclusions-review-call-for-evidence</a>.</p><p>
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