Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 70
70
Strictly limit handcuff use for child transport and ensure provider accountability with Ofsted.
Conclusion
The Department for Education must act to strictly limit the use of handcuffs to those cases where it is otherwise unavoidable or necessary for the child’s own safety, and work with Ofsted to ensure that local authorities and transport providers are held accountable on this. (Recommendation, Paragraph 176)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 17 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗