I think you're right on both points: yes, teachers can apply reasonable force [1], but as you said, teachers might not actually be physically able to restrain t

I think you're right on both points: yes, teachers can apply reasonable force [1], but as you said, teachers might not actually be physically able to restrain them without a risk. [1] https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/eOrderingDownload/Use%20of%20Reasonable%20Force%20-%20Advice%20for%20Head%20teachers%20staff%20and%20governing%20bodies.pdf https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/eOrderingDownload/...