Detention Tasks to Improve Behaviour 2026

28 illustrated detention worksheets with matching teachers’ notes across 14 behaviour themes, supplied in a 64-page PDF. This revised October 2026 edition is designed for KS3 and KS4).

Tasks help pupils reflect on a pictured incident, consider the effects of behaviour and identify practical alternatives. Topics include rudeness to staff, bus behaviour, bullying, damage to property, classroom disruption, fighting, incomplete work, lateness, racism, sexism, swearing, smoking and truancy.

Designed for individual use in supervised detention, with straightforward written tasks and approximately 45–50 minutes of activities per worksheet. Teachers’ notes provide aims, suggested responses, timings, differentiation and preparation or follow-up guidance. Staff can adapt the amount of writing, read instructions aloud or support discussion according to pupils’ needs.

The pack includes introductory and general guidance, a parent/carer letter and appendices on detention in England. The 2026 revision addresses safeguarding, SEND and reasonable adjustments alongside school behaviour procedures. Staff should select activities appropriate to the pupil and incident; the worksheets are not a substitute for investigating allegations or taking safeguarding action.

The preview images show representative pages from the full pack.