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Questions to ask about behaviour

Examples of questions governors and trustees might ask to help monitor behaviour culture and policy implementation.

Guidance
11/11/2026
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All schools are required to have a behaviour policy that supports effective behaviour management. Governing boards are responsible for monitoring how the policy is implemented and the impact on pupils.

The following are examples of the type of questions that governors and trustees might ask about behaviour in full governing board meetings, committee meetings or on monitoring visits.

Consider how you might use these examples to construct your own questions, informed by the specific context and data about your school or trust.

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