The new Ofsted evaluation and schedule from January 2012 New

November 2011

New arrangements for inspecting anti-bullying work are detailed under the Behaviour and Safety judgement

• Ofsted: Draft framework for School Inspection: From January 2012

DfE Guidance New

November 2011

Advice on tackling bullying
The new DfE guidance on Preventing and Tackling Bullying can be found on the link below.  It replaces all previous guidance (ie the ‘Safe to Learn’ suite of documents.

• DfE: Preventing and tackling bullying

Other guidance in relation to behaviour that may be relevant is as follows:

• DfE: Summary - Ensuring Good Behaviour in Schools

Guidance for Headteachers and school staff

• DfE: Guide for heads and school staff on behaviour and discipline

Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies

• DfE: Guidance for governing bodies on behaviour and discipline

Advice on screening, searching and confiscation

• DfE: Screening, Searching and Confiscation

Advice on the use of reasonable force

• DfE: Power to use reasonable force

Advice on dealing with allegations of abuse against staff

• DfE: Dealing with allegations of abuse