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Pupil Exclusions: Behaviour Disorders

Answer

The information requested is not held by the department.

Creating school cultures with high expectations of behaviour is a priority for the government. The department supports head teachers in using exclusion where warranted as a part of creating calm, safe and supportive environments which bring out the best in every pupil.

The updated ‘Statutory Suspension and Permanent Exclusion’ guidance is clear that head teachers should consider any underlying causes of misbehaviour before issuing an exclusion, this may include where a pupil has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. More information on the guidance can be found here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1181584/Suspension_and_permanent_exclusion_guidance_september_23.pdf.

The department’s guidance, 'Understanding your data: a guide for school governors and academy trustees’ also makes clear governing boards should carefully consider the level and characteristics of pupils who are leaving the school and deploy maximum challenge to the school on any permanent exclusions to ensure it is only used as a last resort. More information on the guidance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-your-data-a-guide-for-school-governors-and-academy-trustees/understanding-your-data-a-guide-for-school-governors-and-academy-trustees.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

9843

Session

2023-24

Subjects

Pupil exclusions Prescription drugs Behaviour disorders Lisdexamfetamine

Contains statistics

Yes

Link

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