Guidance and regulation

Statutory guidance for schools, local authorities and the police on dealing with poor attendance and behaviour in schools.

• From: Department for Education
• Updated: 29 May 2020

Guidance for local authorities and schools dealing with adults who have legal rights and responsibilities for a child.

• From: Department for Education
• Updated: 24 August 2023

• Understanding and dealing with issues relating to parental responsibility

  Overview Schools are required by law to engage with pupils’ parents in a…

Guidance for school leaders and staff on managing drugs, drug-related incidents within schools and pastoral support for pupils.

• From: Department for Education
• Updated: 10 September 2012

Guidance for schools about setting up and improving counselling services for pupils.

• From: Department for Education
• Updated: 17 February 2016