The content in this section provides advice and guidance for schools about their legal powers and duties in relation to behaviour and attendance, as well as the latest news and information.
Behaviour and attendance
Taylor Review on improving school attendance
Charlie Taylor was asked by the Secretary of State for Education to conduct a review of school attendance. He published his report on attendance on 16 April 2012.
General article 16 April 2012
Government adviser calls for crackdown on school absence
Charlie Taylor, the Government’s Expert Adviser on Behaviour, today called for a crackdown on primary school absence to make sure it is not a problem later on in life.
Press notice 16 April 2012
Gibb: Reforms will give parents more choice of good schools
Around 74,000 children have missed out on a place at their first-choice secondary school, official figures reveal today.
Press notice 22 March 2012
Taylor Review of alternative provision
Information about Charlie Taylor's reviews of alternative provision and attendance. The report on alternative provision is available to download, along with the Government's response.
General article 08 March 2012
Alternative provision to fix 'broken system'
A raft of measures to tackle disruptive behaviour in classrooms.
Press notice 08 March 2012
Doing the basics: Charlie Taylor's behaviour checklists
Charlie Taylor, the Government’s behaviour expert, advises schools on simple techniques to promote calm and good conduct in the classroom.
General article 19 October 2011
Government gives teachers new powers to improve discipline
Education Secretary Michael Gove launches guidance outlining new powers for teachers to improve discipline in the classroom.
Press notice 04 April 2011
