Near Misses in Schools: Why Recording What Almost Happened Matters
From 1 April 2026, schools in England have been working under updated Department for Education guidance on restrictive interventions. The change gives schools a clearer framework for recording significant uses of force and for recording and reporting incidents involving seclusion and restraint.
Understanding the New School Rules on Restrictive Intervention
From 1 April 2026, schools in England have been working under updated Department for Education guidance on restrictive interventions. The change gives schools a clearer framework for recording significant uses of force and for recording and reporting incidents involving seclusion and restraint.
How IRIS Adapt Supports Restorative Practices and Crisis Interventions in PRUs
In Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), where students often face complex emotional and behavioural challenges, creating a supportive and responsive environment is essential. Restorative practices — focused on building, maintaining, and repairing relationships — are a vital part of this. They help foster trust, accountability, and empathy, while also providing a structured approach to resolving conflict.
The Challenge for SEN schools moving to on-line behaviour tracking systems
Working with SEND pupils can be very rewarding; however, it is not without its challenges and chief amongst these is managing challenging or dysregulated behaviour. Many specialist provision schools work hard to develop and refine systems and routines over time that work for them. These systems will often include language or actions which are highly specific to that particular setting and which are shaped by the nature and needs of the pupils. This can represent a barrier to SEN schools moving to an on-line behaviour tracking system, many of which are designed mainly for larger, mainstream settings.
Password Security: Is your password secure?
In today’s digital age, where everything from banking to socialising happens online, password security is more important than ever. With cyber threats evolving rapidly, staying ahead of the curve in protecting sensitive information is important. So, what is the latest thinking in password security?
Reporting of Accidents to Pupils in School
Accidents to pupils in school should always be logged in the school accident or first aid book, but some accidents need to be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).
Online Safety in Schools
As more and more aspects of our lives move online, it has become increasingly important for schools to consider online measures to keep pupils safe. With the prevalence of cyberbullying, online predators, and harmful content, schools should take active steps to help protect their students. This article outlines some safety precautions that schools can implement to help ensure their pupils’ safety online.