Reducing Exclusions

Evidence based practice is really important, so we all need to support the research. If you are a secondary mainstream teacher please could you spare a few minutes to help with this research from the University of Nottingham. nottinghampsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cB…

Our Disrupting Exploitation Team have realised a Youth Voice report on exclusions! Go ahead and give it a read- 👏🗣️ childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/blo… Please Share ‼️‼️

@oldandrewuk It would be unwise to comment on a specific case without knowing all the details. However, reducing exclusions does not necessarily mean eliminating them whatever the human cost. The majority of exclusions are not in response to such extreme situations and many are preventable.

@reduceexclusion Here's how Australia avoids exclusions. theage.com.au/national/victo…

UK statistics for exclusions are shocking compared to the majority of other countries. If exclusion works so well then behaviour and attainment in our schools should be exceptional in comparison. This is not the case. Maybe we should look beyond our borders for alternatives.

Relationships are what the best schools are built upon. If sanctions break down relationships then maybe the answers are more likely to be found in empathy.

It doesn't have to be a choice between zero tolerance and banning school exclusions altogether. Reducing exclusions just means making progress from where you are now. Surely we can all do that? reducingexclusions.co.uk/it-isnt-all-or…

School leaders can work on reducing their exclusion rates without holding the belief that they should be banned entirely. Effective behaviour management strategies, strong relationships and early intervention all play a part in preventing avoidable exclusions.

Exclusion from school can trigger long-term psychiatric illness ukedchat.com/2017/08/29/exc… via @UKEdChat

New children's commissioner @Rachel_deSouza says multi-academy trusts can eliminate exclusions by running alternative provision that gives pupils a 'revolving door back into mainstream' tes.com/news/call-use-…

@LovattWendy Hi Wendy, if you sign up to the network via our website you can access our free services. reducingexclusions.co.uk

@Donnamecom @reduceexclusion I would love some ideas to reduce exclusions if you are willing to share

Currently seeking examples of good practice from schools who have successfully reduced their exclusion rate. These will be shared with schools who have joined the network. Please get in touch if you can help.

@Donnamecom Thank you. It would be great to hear what you are doing so that we can share it with others.

@reduceexclusion I have just been taken on a new post in a secondary school with the main aim of my role to reduce exclusions and increase attendance where exclusions impact overall attendance. I'd be happy to share what this looks like

Do you want to be able to demonstrate your commitment to reducing exclusions at your school? Schools can take part in our recognition scheme and it need not cost a penny. reducingexclusions.co.uk/recognition/

Schools can demonstrate their commitment to minimising exclusions through our recognition scheme. We want as many schools as possible to be involved, so initial recognition can be achieved completely free of charge. Find out more via our website. reducingexclusions.co.uk/recognition/

Are you looking to implement an exclusion reduction strategy in your school? We offer a free action planning service to get you started. reducingexclusions.co.uk

In the run-up to the full reopening of schools, pls spare a thought for the kids who have no school to return to. The ones who had no school place before the pandemic hit. This is likely to be an upsetting time for them. A stark reminder of how different they are to everyone else

Questions that school leaders should ask themselves when setting up an on-site behaviour provision. reducingexclusions.co.uk/on-site-soluti…

Statistics recently published by the government show some interesting trends for the 2018/19 academic year. Permanent exclusion rates are broadly similar to the previous year but the number of fixed term exclusions continues to rise. …e-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistic…

If you are a school leader and would like to implement an exclusion reduction strategy in your school we can offer free support with this. Please get in touch via our website. reducingexclusions.co.uk

Why was 'failed' teenager Jacob not in school for two years? - BBC News bbc.com/news/uk-englan…