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Detention

A sanction in which a pupil is kept at school during break, lunch or after school.

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All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
Topic
Behaviour

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Sanction All four UK nations (details may differ)
A consequence given for breaking school rules, such as a detention or loss of privileges.
Behaviour policy All four UK nations (details may differ)
The school document setting out expected behaviour, rewards and sanctions, and how staff will respond to poor behaviour.

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