New rules for using physical restraint in schools
(WorldNews Politics)

21 August 2017 New rules have come into force which require schools to notify, monitor and report on the use of physical restraint. Schools should be, and usually are, a safe and happy place. But there are times when things risk getting out of control and someone needs to step in. On rare occasions a student may need to be physically restrained and new rules have now been issued to give greater clarity about when it is okay to do so. To be clear, the use of physical restraint is a last resort. It is far better to prevent...