Restrictive Interventions: Guidance for Educational Settings

Overview

A consultation has been launched on “Restrictive Interventions: Guidance for Educational Settings.”

The Department of Education has opened a consultation seeking views on its Restrictive Interventions: Guidance for Educational Settings.

Consultation Period

The consultation will run from 12 March to 4 June 2026.

The Department’s preferred method of response is online, using the link at the bottom of this page.

Alternatively, you can respond by emailing restrictiveinterventionsconsultation@education-ni.gov.uk or by writing to:

Additional Educational Needs Team,
Rathgael House,
Balloo Road,
Rathgill, Bangor,
BT19 7PR.

You should read the draft guidance before completing the questionnaire.

The consultation booklet and the draft guidance are available to download from the DE website.

Why your views matter

The Department encourages you to take the time to consider and respond to the consultation. This is an opportunity for interested parties to provide their views on the guidance.