th their obligations relating to them. 161. The relevant standards and guidance for each sector are on GOV.UK and the relevant links are listed below: • The National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools • The National Minimum Standards for Residential Special Schools • Further Education residential accommodation: National Minimum Standards • Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations 162. In addition, The Visits to Children in Long-Term Residential Care Regulations 2011 apply to children living away from home in residential settings for periods of three months or more (including those placed in residential schools and colleges). An appropriate representative from the accommodating local authority must visit these settings to ensure the welfare of these children. The use of ‘reasonable force’ in schools and colleges 163. There are circumstances when it is appropriate for staff in schools and colleges to use ‘reasonable force’ to safeguard children. The term ‘reasonable force’ covers the broad range of actions used by staff that involve a degree of physical contact to control or restrain children. This can range from guiding a child to safety by the arm, to more extreme circumstances such as breaking up a fight or 46 where a child needs to be restrained to prevent violence or injury. ‘Reasonable’ in these circumstances means ‘using no more force than is needed’. The use of force may involve either passive physical contact, such as standing between pupils or blocking a pupil’s path, or active physical contact such as leading a pupil by the arm out of the classroom. 164. The department believes that the adoption of a ‘no contact’ policy at a school or college can leave staff unable to fully support and protect their pupils and students. The department therefore encourages 