General article http://www.education.gov.uk/a00208223/new-powers-for-teachers-the-education-act-2011 2012-04-18T15:23:34 New powers for teachers - The Education Act 2011 New powers for teachers Information for teachers on how they should deal with bad behaviour in schools. <![CDATA[<p> The Department for Education announced, in April, new and clearer guidance for teachers on how they should deal with bad behaviour in schools.&nbsp; Behaviour in good schools is not a serious problem but overall it remains a big concern for parents.</p> <h1> The Education Act 2011</h1> <ul> <li> Gives teachers a more general power to search students and use force.</li> <li> Grants teachers anonymity when accused by pupils.</li> <li> Revises the process by which permanent exclusions are reviewed so that schools have a final say over exclusions and head teachers is not undermined.</li> </ul> <p> To read more on the legislation, please visit <a href="http://www.education.gov.uk/inthenews/inthenews/a0076417/new-powers-for-teachers-to-improve-discipline-in-schools" title="http://www.education.gov.uk/inthenews/inthenews/a0076417/new-powers-for-teachers-to-improve-discipline-in-schools">http://www.education.gov.uk/inthenews/inthenews/a0076417/new-powers-for-teachers-to-improve-discipline-in-schools</a></p> ]]> false Headteacher Support staff Teacher Teaching assistant Education and training professionals Parents and carers Social worker Young People Department for Education English