Things that, unfortunately, are not at all surprising…
“The suspension rate for pupils eligible for free school meals was four times that of those not eligible. Year 9 had the highest suspension rate, followed by year 10.”
@schoolsweek.bsky.socialBreaking: Suspensions of pupils from school soared by 40 per cent last autumn, with permanent exclusions also up 25 per cent
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Suspensions up 40% as exclusions rise by a quarter
DfE says 'there are more pupils being suspended, and more frequently'